As South Africans prepare to celebrate the New Year, the South African Police Service SAPS has warned the public about a rise in drink-spiking incidents linked to organised criminal syndicates at drinking and leisure venues, reports Cape town Etc .
According to The Citizen , SAPS says the spike in reports comes from areas including Gauteng and the North-West and both men and women are urged to stay alert.
National SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe outlined how syndicates operate. Once a target has been identified, the woman befriends the victim and may suggest leaving together to another venue, a home, hotel or guesthouse. During that period, the victim's drink is allegedly spiked.
