Long time reader/ first post as I thought it might be important to spread the word as my neighbor ( canadian fellow) fell victim to this activity this afternoon, he is in the hospital now recieving treatment. ( please forgive odd sentence structures - I translated the page from spanish.
SCOPOLAMINE or Burundanga
What is it?
is a substance that has the power to suppress the natural defense mechanisms of humans, symptoms are loss of memory during the millisecond time it takes to render its victim powerless. It needs only short contact to become fully active
Is called Scopolamine and obtained from a tree native to Central America, known as BRUGMANSIA or BELLADONNA. In Colombia it is called sabanero cocoa or borrachero. A drug called atropine which has many uses in traditional medicine is extracted from it. There isn't a specific substance considered asburundangaHe has named to any hipnogeno able to control a victim in order to commit unlawful.
Alteration of this drug with other drugs
Researchers say that this drug has been altered or manipulated with other drugs to produce the effect of automation. The iscopolamina It is a delicate use medicine and is used under prescription.
Entering the body
Once the iscopolamina enters the body will cause its maximum effect, with a duration of 1 to 2 hours, to be subsequently removed slowly.
Effects
The victim will be in a State of passivity and "complacent attitude" that takes advantage of the offender to steal and to induce him to perform actions that they can hurt you physically, morally or economically.
How is it typically 'delivered'?
In candy, soft drinks, liquors, perfumes, paper, tickets, etc. He is administered too often burundanga victims who have previously consumed alcoholic beverages which makes it more difficult to determine what or which substances are responsible for the State of acute intoxication when the patient comes to the emergency room.
How Act offenders?
The burundanga is the favorite drug offenders. Remember that temporarily alters brain functioning in about 2 minutes. The victim in such a condition, is the dam of ideal for physically abusing her or steal at will.
Are generally small organisations formed by more than three criminals responsible for selecting the victim to confuse it, sniff it, then steal, etc.
How do they do it?
Sometimes cleverly placed objects against the victim so the inhale toxic: for example, can show you a book, briefcase or handkerchief which once opened lets out the gas or spray in the face.
Be careful with the taxi drivers who skillfully shake t-shirts inside the vehicle.
Beware of those (as) friends who come to engage in conversation on the bus and / or stops.
Routes of absorption
inhalation ( typically rolled up 'papers; in the pretense of lost address/ need of assistance/ 'let me show you something' cigar/cigarette smoke
RECOMMENDATIONS
(Do not touch) accept papers or flyers from strangers on the street or in your vehicle.
Do not accept any cigarettes from strangers when you are at a social event or bars.
Careful when seemingly harmless people approaching you on the street with excuses of charity or pretending to be illiterate to read an address.
If the purpose is theft it is your home, favorite victims are domestic employees and children.
Do not accept handkerchiefs of strangers with pretexts that your face or clothes are stained.
Do not enable conversations with strangers when you are queuing up at the Bank.
Do not accept product demonstrations (inhalation of perfumes) which are typically sold on the street or outside shopping malls.
SCOPOLAMINE or Burundanga
What is it?
is a substance that has the power to suppress the natural defense mechanisms of humans, symptoms are loss of memory during the millisecond time it takes to render its victim powerless. It needs only short contact to become fully active
Is called Scopolamine and obtained from a tree native to Central America, known as BRUGMANSIA or BELLADONNA. In Colombia it is called sabanero cocoa or borrachero. A drug called atropine which has many uses in traditional medicine is extracted from it. There isn't a specific substance considered asburundangaHe has named to any hipnogeno able to control a victim in order to commit unlawful.
Alteration of this drug with other drugs
Researchers say that this drug has been altered or manipulated with other drugs to produce the effect of automation. The iscopolamina It is a delicate use medicine and is used under prescription.
Entering the body
Once the iscopolamina enters the body will cause its maximum effect, with a duration of 1 to 2 hours, to be subsequently removed slowly.
Effects
The victim will be in a State of passivity and "complacent attitude" that takes advantage of the offender to steal and to induce him to perform actions that they can hurt you physically, morally or economically.
How is it typically 'delivered'?
In candy, soft drinks, liquors, perfumes, paper, tickets, etc. He is administered too often burundanga victims who have previously consumed alcoholic beverages which makes it more difficult to determine what or which substances are responsible for the State of acute intoxication when the patient comes to the emergency room.
How Act offenders?
The burundanga is the favorite drug offenders. Remember that temporarily alters brain functioning in about 2 minutes. The victim in such a condition, is the dam of ideal for physically abusing her or steal at will.
Are generally small organisations formed by more than three criminals responsible for selecting the victim to confuse it, sniff it, then steal, etc.
How do they do it?
Sometimes cleverly placed objects against the victim so the inhale toxic: for example, can show you a book, briefcase or handkerchief which once opened lets out the gas or spray in the face.
Be careful with the taxi drivers who skillfully shake t-shirts inside the vehicle.
Beware of those (as) friends who come to engage in conversation on the bus and / or stops.
Routes of absorption
inhalation ( typically rolled up 'papers; in the pretense of lost address/ need of assistance/ 'let me show you something' cigar/cigarette smoke
RECOMMENDATIONS
(Do not touch) accept papers or flyers from strangers on the street or in your vehicle.
Do not accept any cigarettes from strangers when you are at a social event or bars.
Careful when seemingly harmless people approaching you on the street with excuses of charity or pretending to be illiterate to read an address.
If the purpose is theft it is your home, favorite victims are domestic employees and children.
Do not accept handkerchiefs of strangers with pretexts that your face or clothes are stained.
Do not enable conversations with strangers when you are queuing up at the Bank.
Do not accept product demonstrations (inhalation of perfumes) which are typically sold on the street or outside shopping malls.