Authorities in the Quebec town are investigating reports that several women were injected with GHB at the Saint-Tite rodeo event.

Multiple women claim they were pricked with needles unaware during the festival.

The drug is a central nervous system depressant.

State police are confirming an ongoing investigation into these incidents.

Officers are now assessing the claims made by the victims who have come forward.

The officers have not given any further update.

They have not indicated how many women reported the needle pricks.

The probe is still active.