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Police Probe Suspected Drink Tampering After Nena Concert in Altenberg

Samples from seized cups are now in lab testing following an appeal for further reports from attendees.

Overview

  • Police told DER SPIEGEL that by early afternoon they were aware of up to eight affected attendees, after initial reports cited four.
  • Those reporting illness described symptoms including speech disturbances, dizziness and memory gaps despite not having drunk heavily.
  • Officers collected cups and drink remnants from the festival site, and laboratory analyses are pending and expected to take several days.
  • The case is being investigated as dangerous bodily harm against unknown suspects, though alternative explanations have not been ruled out.
  • The organiser says medics and security were on site and no complaints came in during the show, and police are seeking further witnesses at 0351/483 22 33.