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Met warns drugged vapes after 2,700 spiking offences

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  • London Metropolitan Police warned predators use medications and drug-laced vapes to spike victims.
  • The Met recorded 2,700 spiking offences last year, a 20% increase.
  • Only 131 cases resulted in a charge, caution or summons.
  • More than half of victims were aged 18-35.
  • Detective Superintendent Dan Thompson urged victims to report within 12 hours for forensic evidence.