February 28th 2024.
In recent months, there has been a concerning increase in anti-social behavior that has been linked to a popular caffeinated alcoholic drink called "Dragon Soop". Police in the north-east region have reported a surge in youth violence, particularly in Newcastle city center, where groups of up to 30 young people have been gathering to consume this 7.5% ABV beverage. As a result, there have been numerous serious assaults reported.
Sergeant Emma Dixon from Northumbria Police released a report stating that the police have been targeting this unprecedented surge in youth violence, which they believe is a direct result of underage drinking and drug misuse. According to Sgt Dixon, the behavior of these young people would worsen as the night went on and they became more intoxicated. This led to an increase in violent incidents being reported by members of the public.
Dragon Soop is a canned alcoholic drink that is sold for around £3.29 and comes in various fruity flavors. In addition to its high alcohol content, it also contains a significant amount of caffeine - 35mg per 100ml. The drink's website proudly claims to be the number one caffeinated alcoholic beverage in the UK. However, it also clearly states that it is not suitable for children, pregnant women, or anyone sensitive to caffeine.
Unfortunately, there have been cases where young people have been arrested for their involvement in anti-social behavior while under the influence of Dragon Soop. Sgt Dixon revealed that these individuals were drunk and could not even remember their actions until they were shown CCTV footage. In response to this, the police launched Operation Magnolia, which aimed to catch young people buying Dragon Soop illegally or using adults to purchase it for them.
Thankfully, this operation has had a positive impact in reducing anti-social behavior, according to Sgt Dixon. The crime figures also show that there has been a decrease in police incidents in the city center since the launch of Operation Magnolia. However, it is worth noting that the increase in incidents may also be attributed to the lifting of Covid restrictions.
Last year, a campaign was launched to encourage parents to have open and honest conversations with their children about alcohol and the dangers of underage drinking. While the levels of underage drinking in the UK have been decreasing, a significant number of young people still rely on their parents or carers as their main source of alcohol.
The Agency has reached out to Dragon Soop for comment on this matter. It is important for all individuals, including parents and beverage companies, to take responsibility and work together to prevent underage drinking and its harmful consequences. Let's all do our part to create a safer and more responsible society.
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