Robber gang in Paris blows Devil’s Breath on people to rob them

A new robber gang is on the prowl in Paris – they blow a powder known as Devil’s Breath into the face of the victim who goes into a zombie like trance and lose their valuables. The Triad-style gang is believed to be using a powerful Colombian drug popularly known as 'The Devil's Breath'. The gang consists of two Chinese women, aged 42 and 59, and a man. They have allegedly targeted dozens of people in this fashion.
This has been reported in dailymail.co.uk dated 2 September 2015.

Once the powder is blown into their faces on the street, the victims transform into a hypnotic state 'under total sway' of their attackers. It seems one victim had parted with over £73,500 in valuables and cash alone.
The drug is known as Scopolamine (in Colombia it is called as 'The Devil's Breath') and it is considered to be one of the most dangerous drugs in the world. It results in people losing their free will and, if the dose is high, it could be fatal.
Scopolamine is odorless and tasteless and had been used by CIA to extract information from suspects. The drug turns people into complete zombies and blocks memories from forming. The victims have no recollection if what happened even after the effect of the drug wears off.
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