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London street at night. Stock photograph of a nighttime environment, not Southwater or the Telford campaign.

Prevention/South Africa

South Africa highlights spiking prevention ahead of the festive season

Tabloid Newspapers reports South African police advice for year-end gatherings. SAPS recommends keeping drinks in sight, staying with trusted people and alerting staff or security to suspicious situations. Its message also encourages friends to look out for one another.

Tabloid Newspapers · Payal Jogee·Original date: 26 Oct 2026

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Mountain landscape near Craig’s Hut in the Mount Buller area. Archival photograph providing geographical context, unrelated to the court proceedings.

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Incidents/Australia

Victorian court dismisses drink-spiking charge in Mount Buller case

The ruling changes the position reported at the June hearing. ABC reported that Mansfield’s court struck out the charge of introducing a drug into another person’s body. The allegation concerned an incident at a Mount Buller venue in July 2025.

ABC News Australia·Original date: 22 Jul 2026

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A drink being served at a bar. Hospitality stock photograph; the person and venue are unrelated to spiking incidents.

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Prevention/United Kingdom

Devon and Cornwall fund targeted anti-spiking training

The programme focused on security workers, bar staff and student representatives. The commissioner’s office announced support for Stamp Out Spiking to provide training in Exeter, Falmouth and Newquay’s nightlife sector.

Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Police and Crime Commissioner·Original date: 22 May 2026

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