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Belgian Police Arrest Five in Drink Spiking Scandal

3/28/2025

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In a shocking crackdown, Belgian police have arrested five men, including three bar managers, for their involvement in the spiking of drinks and sexual assaults on 41 women in Kortrijk. These heinous acts, which took place between December 2021 and December 2024, have sparked a wider investigation into the disturbing rise of drink spiking in the area.

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In a shocking crackdown, Belgian police have arrested five men, including three bar managers, for their involvement in the spiking of drinks and sexual assaults on 41 women in Kortrijk. These heinous acts, which took place between December 2021 and December 2024, have sparked a wider investigation into the disturbing rise of drink spiking in the area.