Swollen Arm in a Moment "Hard to Walk or Talk"... 'Syringe Terror' Spreading in Europe

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[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] Recently, unexplained 'syringe attacks' have been occurring repeatedly across Europe.

Local media such as the American daily The Washington Post (WP) reported that 'syringe attacks' have recently taken place in various parts of Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium.

Eva Killing (19), who lives in Stanford, UK, was enjoying a good time at a bar with friends over the weekend when she was subjected to a syringe attack by a stranger.

Killing did not realize she had been attacked at the time, but felt something wrong with her body when she stepped outside for some fresh air. She was unable to walk or lift her head, could not speak, and eventually vomited on the spot.

After that day, she noticed her arm was swollen and visited a hospital for examination. Doctors told her that a 'syringe needle' was the cause of her symptoms, but they could not determine a more detailed cause.

Cases of people unknowingly suffering from mysterious syringe attacks and reporting harm are emerging one after another across Europe.

In France, more than 300 syringe-related complaints have been filed with the police nationwide since the end of March. However, because victims experienced amnesia or only confirmed symptoms later, French police have been unable to arrest the perpetrators.

Nils Marzolf, who was once pricked by a syringe at a subway station in Lyon, France, told WP that he noticed strangers rifling through their pockets as they approached him.

He said, "Even though doctors saw the needle marks left on my arm, they have not yet identified what substance was used. Now it is difficult for me to go out in public places."

The French Ministry of the Interior issued a safety warning advising citizens to 'beware of syringe attacks,' and some cities in the Netherlands are continuing efforts by creating online reporting centers.

Meanwhile, in Belgium, similar incidents have been reported at places where many people gather, such as clubs, football stadiums, and festival sites. However, the identity of the substances contained in the syringes and the motives behind the crimes have not been revealed.

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