Watch out for nuts in your travels: an unusual case of drug-facilitated robbery

J Travel Med. 2009 Nov-Dec;16(6):431-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1708-8305.2009.00359.x.

Abstract

Among many methods to facilitate robbery is spiking unsuspected victims' food or beverage with drugs. In this short report, we would like to present a highly unusual and a very creative case of drug-facilitated robbery to highlight the possibility of this type of case in the field of travel safety.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bangladesh
  • Benzodiazepines / administration & dosage
  • Benzodiazepines / adverse effects
  • Crime / prevention & control
  • Crime Victims
  • Humans
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / administration & dosage
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Safety*
  • Theft / prevention & control*
  • Travel*
  • Turkey
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Hypnotics and Sedatives
  • Benzodiazepines