Consular alert highlights drug-facilitated crime risk during Cartagena festivities

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.

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The alert itself does not establish that incidents increased.

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