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20/11/2014
Warning Issued After Woman's Drink Spiked In City Centre Pub
A warning has been issued for people to be aware of their drinks on nights out, after a woman's drink was allegedly spiked in a city centre pub.
It is understood the woman noticed two partially dissolved tablets in a shot glass she had just drank from. After making it home and being sick, the woman contacted garda.
Incidents of drinks being spiked is said to be rare in Ireland, but garda are warning people to be cautious while on nights out in the run up to Christmas.
(MH/JP)
It is understood the woman noticed two partially dissolved tablets in a shot glass she had just drank from. After making it home and being sick, the woman contacted garda.
Incidents of drinks being spiked is said to be rare in Ireland, but garda are warning people to be cautious while on nights out in the run up to Christmas.
(MH/JP)
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