Admin l Monday, 28 November 2022
BERLIN -German authorities have ended an investigation into the use of a date rape drug at a summer party organized by the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) some five months ago.
A spokesperson for the public prosecution in the German capital told dpa that police were unable to find a suspect. The investigations directed against an unidentified person for dangerous bodily harm would therefore not be continued, he said.
A total of 14 people reported feeling unwell and experiencing memory lapses after the event, hosted by the SPD’s parliamentary group on July 6. Some of the cases could not be substantiated, however, police said at the time.
Investigators analysed photo and video material and questioned those affected, as well as other guests and employees.
A 21-year-old suspected victim filed a police report after the event and was examined in hospital. She had been experiencing nausea, dizziness and memory loss. She did not consume alcohol during the event.
Various types of drugs including ketamine, an anaesthetic from veterinary medicine, and GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid), are used as date rape drugs.
Perpetrators secretly pour the substances into their victims’ drinks to render them defenceless against assault.
