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Drug-rapes - Taranaki Hysteria December 2006

 





One News
December 15 2006

Taranaki partyers urged to beware

There are hopes the recent spate of drug rape complaints in Taranaki will not put a damper on the Christmas season.

Hawera Rape Crisis has fielded a flood of calls ever since nine women came forward complaining of being drug raped last week.

The Hospitality Association says it has asked its Taranaki members to be extra vigilant.

CEO Bruce Robertson says at this time of year people deserve to go out and enjoy themselves, but while bar staff always keep an eye out for danger, people are responsible for helping keep themselves and their friends safe.