Loures council distributes 20,000 drug detection bracelets for sexual assault prevention
The municipality of Loures will distribute 20,000 bracelets capable of detecting the so-called "drug of sexual assault". The measure aims to protect potential victims in risk contexts.
Loures launches distribution of 20,000 anti-sexual assault drug bracelets
The Loures Council will distribute 20,000 bracelets with the capacity to detect the presence of the so-called "drug of sexual assault", according to information disclosed by Google News PT — Crime (pt).
The bracelets function as an early warning device: when coming into contact with substances such as GHB or rohypnol, they change colour, signalling to the user that the drink may have been adulterated.
The initiative by the municipality aims to strengthen the safety of citizens in leisure spaces and public events where the risk of clandestine administration of substances is higher. The distribution is intended mainly for young people.
The council did not disclose details about the specific locations or schedule for the distribution of the bracelets, nor about the total cost of the measure for the municipality.
Source: Google News PT — Crime (pt)