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Fête de la Musique: 150 Women Pricked, 12 Arrested

6/27/2025

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On June 21, France's Fête de la Musique turned alarming as nearly 150 attendees, mostly women, reported being pricked by syringes in various cities. In response, authorities detained 12 suspects while investigations into possible drug use unfold. Social media had already raised alarms about potential targeting of women, intensifying fears of coordinated attacks. Toxicology results are still awaited.

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On June 21, France's Fête de la Musique turned alarming as nearly 150 attendees, mostly women, reported being pricked by syringes in various cities. In response, authorities detained 12 suspects while investigations into possible drug use unfold. Social media had already raised alarms about potential targeting of women, intensifying fears of coordinated attacks. Toxicology results are still awaited.