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Syringe Panic at Fête de la Musique: 145 Pricked

6/25/2025

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On June 21, during France's Fête de la Musique, a wave of panic swept through as 145 individuals, mostly young women, reported syringe pricks. With 12 suspects arrested, fears of a coordinated attack fueled by social media warnings have emerged. As victims undergo toxicology tests, the mystery of the syringes deepens, prompting a nationwide investigation and escalating security measures.

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On June 21, during France's Fête de la Musique, a wave of panic swept through as 145 individuals, mostly young women, reported syringe pricks. With 12 suspects arrested, fears of a coordinated attack fueled by social media warnings have emerged. As victims undergo toxicology tests, the mystery of the syringes deepens, prompting a nationwide investigation and escalating security measures.