Key facts
- Vapes laced with synthetic cannabinoids, known as spice, are being used to spike victims.
- Antihistamines are also being used in spiking incidents.
- Police warn this is a dangerous new threat.
- Reports of spiking at house parties and in domestic settings are rising.
Police in the UK have issued a warning about a concerning new method used by predators to spike victims: the use of vapes laced with synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as spice, and antihistamines. The Metropolitan Police have highlighted this as a 'very dangerous new threat'. Reports indicate a rise in spiking incidents occurring not only in public venues but also at house parties and in domestic settings. This trend represents a shift in tactics for those carrying out such attacks.