A small variety of 'doable' spiking incidents reported to have taken place in Dumfries over the previous fortnight are being investigated by police.
The incidents came about on Saturday, 19 February, and Saturday, 26 February.
Police in Dumfries say enquiries are at an early stage and there's no proof at present to recommend that the reviews are linked.
Nevertheless, to reassure the general public officers might be finishing up additional night-time patrol this coming weekend.
Inspector Anna Boyd, from Dumfries Police Station, stated: “We're finishing up quite a few enquiries, however can affirm presently that we've no confirmed instances within the Dumfries and Galloway space.
“Our group officers might be finishing up additional night-time patrols this weekend and fascinating with the general public and licensees to offer reassurance.
“We take all reviews severely and encourage anybody who believes they've been a sufferer of spiking in any type to contact police by calling 101.”
In keeping with police figures launched in December, the variety of victims of sinister spiking assaults in Scotland was at a document stage.
A surge in assaults by needles begun being reported in Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews and Stirling in September and October final 12 months.
Victims who've been injected report discovering puncture marks and bruising on their backs, legs and arms.
Nevertheless in January, police stated there have been 'no recognized instances' of Scots being spiked by injection.
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