Massachusetts Police warn as more date rape drug incidents reported possibly through drinks, vape cartridges

Massachusetts Police recently received more reports of patrons at a local bar feeling the effects of possible “date rape drugs”.

Barnstable Police say that although there have been no assaults reported at this time, members of the Barnstable Police Department have been actively investigating these incidents.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, information has been developed that the method of ingestion of these drugs may not just be drinks, it is possible that the substance is being delivered via altered “vape” cartridges.

Based on this new information the Department is urging individuals that are gathering in social settings to not only keep a close watch on their beverages, but to also avoid sharing or using “vape” cartridges from unknown people.

In addition to Barnstable Police’s previous warning on date rape drugs, Boston Police also recently issued a warning that they were seeing similar incidents.

If you have any information regarding individuals or establishments selling or distributing altered “vape” cartridges please contact Detective Andrew Johnson at johnsona@barnstablepolice.com, Detective Spencer Jackson at jacksons@barnstablepolice.com, or the Barnstable Police Detective Unit at 508-778-3820.