Police in the region are investigating allegations that several women were drugged with GHB at the Festival Western de Saint-Tite.

Multiple women report they were injected by syringes unaware during the gathering.

GHB is a depressant.

Quebec provincial police are confirming an current inquiry into these incidents.

The authorities are now assessing the reports made by the women who have spoken out.

The officers have not given any further update.

They have not indicated how many women reported the injections.

The investigation is ongoing.