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15
Oct 2021
Harrogate women call for action after recent drink spiking cases
Two Harrogate women have called for police officers and bar staff to take more action after recent drink spiking cases in the town centre.
Both wanted to speak out about the issue after hearing from friends and staff at Harrogate District Hospital that many others had been through similar experiences.
One of the women experienced the drink spiking first hand while out for a drink at a bar during the day on Sunday afternoon.
She wanted to remain anonymous but told the Stray Ferret:
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The hospital took a blood test which found tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in her system. It is a component of cannabis which paralyses people and causes hallucinations.
Just a week before, a mother said her daughter had a similar experience at a different bar in Harrogate. She also wanted to remain anonymous but added:
The Stray Ferret has raised the concerns of the two women with North Yorkshire Police. The force has not yet commented.
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