Nanaimo RCMP warning everyone to keep a close eye on their drinks
NANAIMO — Police are warning partygoers to never leave their drinks unattended and not wait to report something suspicious at a club or event.
RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien said two women reportedly had their drinks spiked at a downtown Nanaimo nightclub on Friday, April 5.
He said it’s a difficult incident to track due to how quickly date rape drugs activate and how easy they can be to slip into a drink.
“When the drug is in the system, it basically wipes out the memory and the victim has very little to report. They often feel very embarrassed, so we often hear this second-hand through agencies we deal with.”