Sickos caught with ‘spiking’ drugs used to rape victims will be hit with tougher jail sentences
TOUGHER sentences for owning or supplying drugs used to spike drinks were introduced yesterday.
GHB and related substances, GBL and 1,4-BD, have been reclassified Class B to reflect the harm they cause.
Anyone unlawfully possessing them faces up to five years in jail.
This rises to 14 years for people involved in supply and production.
The drugs are used to knock unconscious victims of murder, rape, sexual assault and robbery.
There is also the risk of overdose and death. Home Secretary Priti Patel commissioned a review in 2020. She said yesterday: “These drugs have been used to commit too many heinous crimes.”
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Love Island contestant Sharon Gaffka, who was spiked in 2020, and Tory MP David Johnston are leading a campaign to inform people of the dangers.
Mr Johnston said: “Spiking and the fear of it has been a blight on people trying to enjoy a night out with friends and family for too long.
“These changes are an important step towards ensuring those who prey on people to take advantage of them are given the punishments they deserve.”
