<p>On March 16, 1986, conman Charles Sobhraj and six other notorious inmates escaped from the high-security Tihar Jail in Indian capital New Delhi. Their tactic? Spiking sweets and fruit cream with drugs, which were given to all jail officials on an inmate's birthday, and tying them up with medical gauze tape before making their escape.&nbsp;In a similar case at a prison in UK's Kent, inmates allegedly spiked a staff curry with a dangerous synthetic drug.</p>

<p>The episode, described as 'mass poisoning' by the Criminal Justice Workers Union (CJWU),&nbsp;led to several prison guards being hospitalised, according to The Metro.</p>

<p>At HMP Swaleside, which houses dangerous criminals, inmates working in the staff canteen are suspected of adding Spice, a harmful synthetic drug, to the curry.</p>

<p>Up to 25 prison staff were affected, raising concerns about security within the facility. Inmates are allowed to work in the canteen after risk assessments, but these are supposed to be low-risk prisoners.</p>

<p>A prior inspection by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons had already identified high levels of violence and easy access to drugs at the prison.</p>

<p>"Prisoners preparing food in the staff canteen spiked a "staff special curry" with what is believed to be an NPS. 25 staff were affected and were witnessed under the influence of NPS," Andy Hamlin, an official for the CJWU, told The Metro.</p>

<div style="clear: both;">"Among those affected, there were symptoms, including breathing difficulties and raised heart rates," he added.</div>

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<div style="clear: both;">Nine ambulances arrived at the scene, resulting in the hospitalisation of five prison officers who were later released. The CJWU has demanded a prison service investigation into the incident.</div>

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<p>As reported by The Sun, Spice, a type of NPS, is suspected to have been used, although this has not been confirmed.</p>

<p>Spice is a term for substances that contain synthetic cannabinoids. These lab-created drugs were initially designed to replicate the effects of cannabis but are more harmful and unpredictable.</p>

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<p>Spice can cause various effects and health risks, including chest pain, breathing difficulties, paralysis, seizures, vomiting, paranoia, and extreme anxiety.</p>

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On March 16, 1986, conman Charles Sobhraj and six other notorious inmates escaped from the high-security Tihar Jail in Indian capital New Delhi. Their tactic? Spiking sweets and fruit cream with drugs, which were given to all jail officials on an inmate's birthday, and tying them up with medical gauze tape before making their escape.

On March 16, 1986, conman Charles Sobhraj and six other notorious inmates escaped from the high-security Tihar Jail in Indian capital New Delhi. Their tactic? Spiking sweets and fruit cream with drugs, which were given to all jail officials on an inmate's birthday, and tying them up with medical gauze tape before making their escape. In a similar case at a prison in UK's Kent, inmates allegedly spiked a staff curry with a dangerous synthetic drug. The episode, described as 'mass poisoning' by the Criminal Justice Workers Union (CJWU), led to several prison guards being hospitalised, according to The Metro. At HMP Swaleside, which houses dangerous criminals, inmates working in the staff canteen are suspected of adding Spice, a harmful synthetic drug, to the curry. Up to 25 prison staff were affected, raising concerns about security within the facility. Inmates are allowed to work in the canteen after risk assessments, but these are supposed to be low-risk prisoners. A prior inspection by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons had already identified high levels of violence and easy access to drugs at the prison. "Prisoners preparing food in the staff canteen spiked a "staff special curry" with what is believed to be an NPS. 25 staff were affected and were witnessed under the influence of NPS," Andy Hamlin, an official for the CJWU, told The Metro. "Among those affected, there were symptoms, including breathing difficulties and raised heart rates," he added. Nine ambulances arrived at the scene, resulting in the hospitalisation of five prison officers who were later released. The CJWU has demanded a prison service investigation into the incident. Also watch | UK plans to ban sex education for children under 9 How dangerous was the drug? As reported by The Sun, Spice, a type of NPS, is suspected to have been used, although this has not been confirmed. Spice is a term for substances that contain synthetic cannabinoids. These lab-created drugs were initially designed to replicate the effects of cannabis but are more harmful and unpredictable. Also read | Contaminated tap water gives 'explosive diarrhea' to residents of this UK town Spice can cause various effects and health risks, including chest pain, breathing difficulties, paralysis, seizures, vomiting, paranoia, and extreme anxiety. (With inputs from agencies) Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.co"Among those affected, there were symptoms, including breathing difficulties and raised heart rates."

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<p>At least nine women were secretly given a date-rape drug, at an event&nbsp;that German chancellor Olaf Sholz and lawmakers from his party attended.&nbsp;According to reports, the Social Democratic Party of Germany's chancellor organised the gathering (SPD). Nine cases have been reported till now and as per the party, the spokeswoman did not completely rule out the possibility of more cases.&nbsp;Police in Berlin said they were looking into charges of serious bodily harm after a 21-year-old woman filed a complaint following "a political party's summer party," reports AFP. Lars Klingbeil, a co-leader of the SPD, expressed dismay and "shock"&nbsp;at the news.</p>

<p>"It makes me angry such a thing could happen at an event organised by the SPD,"&nbsp;he told the daily Die Welt.</p>

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<p>He also expressed his hope that those guilty will soon be&nbsp;detained and investigated.</p>

<p>Confirming a report in the Berlin newspaper Tagesspiegel a spokesperson for the SPD's parliamentary group told while talking to AFP said that "there's quite a lot of emotion".</p>

<p>Berlin police stated in a statement that the woman who made the allegation had no recollection of the party the following day, leading her to get a medical examination and make the complaint.&nbsp;The complainant claims to have only consumed food and non-alcoholic beverages at the event.</p>

<p>On Wednesday evening, the SPD wrote an email to everyone who had been invited to the dinner, denouncing a "monstrous act which we immediately declared to parliamentary police."</p>

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<p>"There's still a lot of uncertainty, the police are investigating."</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, SPD's Katja Mast said: "I recommend everyone who is affected to report this".</p>

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<p>Date-rape drugs are typically used to spike food or drinks, and they can make victims disoriented and helpless to protect themselves against assault.</p>

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At least nine women were secretly given a date-rape drug, at an event that German chancellor Olaf Sholz and lawmakers from his party attended. According to reports, the Social Democratic Party of Germany's chancellor organised the gathering (SPD).

At least nine women were secretly given a date-rape drug, at an event that German chancellor Olaf Sholz and lawmakers from his party attended. According to reports, the Social Democratic Party of Germany's chancellor organised the gathering (SPD). Nine cases have been reported till now and as per the party, the spokeswoman did not completely rule out the possibility of more cases. Police in Berlin said they were looking into charges of serious bodily harm after a 21-year-old woman filed a complaint following "a political party's summer party," reports AFP. Lars Klingbeil, a co-leader of the SPD, expressed dismay and "shock" at the news. "It makes me angry such a thing could happen at an event organised by the SPD," he told the daily Die Welt. Also read | Germany’s move to legalise cannabis may lead to cascading effect He also expressed his hope that those guilty will soon be detained and investigated. Confirming a report in the Berlin newspaper Tagesspiegel a spokesperson for the SPD's parliamentary group told while talking to AFP said that "there's quite a lot of emotion". Berlin police stated in a statement that the woman who made the allegation had no recollection of the party the following day, leading her to get a medical examination and make the complaint. The complainant claims to have only consumed food and non-alcoholic beverages at the event. On Wednesday evening, the SPD wrote an email to everyone who had been invited to the dinner, denouncing a "monstrous act which we immediately declared to parliamentary police." Also read | A compromise too far? As Russia curbs gas flow, Germany restarts its coal power plants to avoid blackmail "There's still a lot of uncertainty, the police are investigating." Taking to Twitter, SPD's Katja Mast said: "I recommend everyone who is affected to report this". Wir sind alle entsetzt über diesen unglaublichen Vorgang und werden alles in unserer Macht stehende tun, um das aufzuklären. Allen die es betrifft, empfehle ich, dies anzuzeigen. Und natürlich ist die @spdbt-Fraktionsspitze für die Betroffenen jederzeit ansprechbar. https://t.co/5xudSnzr6l — Katja Mast (@KatjaMast) July 8, 2022 × Date-rape drugs are typically used to spike food or drinks, and they can make victims disoriented and helpless to protect themselves against assault. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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