PJ announces campaign to prevent beverage adulteration

The Polícia Judiciária (PJ) is launching a campaign to raise awareness about drink tampering with chemicals, targeting both victims and aggressors. The initiative, titled 'The False Chemistry That Makes You the Victim of the Party,' aims to discourage risky behaviors related to illicit substance use and to alert the public about manipulated synthetic drugs. The campaign will be conducted online and in-person at nightlife venues and academic parties, with plans to extend to music festivals in the summer. The PJ will distribute educational materials, including safety caps for drinks and color-changing bracelets to detect adulteration. The goal is to enhance public understanding of chemical submission and reduce related crimes, emphasizing the need for integrated cooperation among various entities in combating sexual crimes.