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Drink spiking warning
TEN years in prison is what offenders face for spiking someone's drink. Humberside Police have launched a campaign designed at raising awareness of the dangers of drink spiking and encouraging vigilance at Christmas parties and nights out.
And they are warning offenders of the severe penalties they will face.
Drink spiking is the unlawful administration of a mind-altering substance into another persons drink.
This includes adding additional alcohol into someone's drink without their knowledge.
Humberside Police statistics show that although only a small number of drink spiking cases are reported and the number of recorded cases has halved in the last year, the offence is as likely to take place at someone's home as it is in a pub or club.
Humberside Police is running a series of advertisements encouraging vigilance amongst revellers. Police and partner agencies will also be handing out special bottle tops in towns across the region to prevent drink spiking.
In Hull, safety messages will also appear on waste bins outside pubs and clubs and police are working closely with partners from Hull Citysafe to hand out advice to party-goers.
In North Lincolnshire, police and local authority licensing officers have been working with licensees to raise awareness of potential problems and high visibility patrols are being maintained across the festive period.
In the East Riding of Yorkshire, officers have been handing out special bottle tops to revellers, licensing officers have been visiting local schools with alcohol safety messages and plain clothed officers have been around town to keep an eye out for problems.
In North East Lincolnshire, officers have launched a poster campaign encouraging sensible drinking and are also working with licensees to ensure a joint approach to tackling alcohol-fuelled problems.
Humberside Police are offering the following advice this Christmas:
Don't share or swap drinks
When you nip to the toilet or go for a dance, leave your drink with someone you know you can trust
If you suddenly feel odd or unusually drunk, ask a friend to get you home - but make sure it's someone you really trust
If a mate starts acting strangely or out of character, it's possible they've been drugged. Always ask for help and make sure they get home safely
Always look out for each other. If there is a group of you and one's driving – and therefore not drinking – get them to be a designated drinks watcher
Think twice before accepting drinks from someone you don't know well
Watch your drink being poured and don't leave it unattended - that way no one can spike it or add more alcohol to it.
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