The warning preceded the city’s November celebrations.
The US Embassy in Bogotá warned that criminals using scopolamine to incapacitate victims might become more active during Cartagena’s festivities. It was issued on October 30, giving travellers advance notice ahead of the holiday period.
Prosecutors reported minimum terms of 23 and 19 years for two convicted men. The Dundee court set the sentences following guilty verdicts in July. The case involved administering substances, sexual violence and murder.
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service·Original date: 25 Oct 2024
Police worked with venues and partner organisations during Freshers’ Week. The Metropolitan Police reported patrols conducted on 27 September in two south London areas. Officers distributed information and worked with bar and club managers.
You do not have to face this in silence. You do not have to face it alone.
Find someone you trust and somewhere safe. Medical care and specialist support are available even if you are not yet sure how to explain what happened. You choose whom to talk to, at your own pace. You deserve to be heard without judgement.
Spain’s national health protocol addresses the physical, psychological and social consequences of sexual violence, including when an incident was not recent.
Ministerio de Sanidad · España·Reference document: 2023