Perfume danger rumour

IT has been rumoured on social networks that a gang of people is going door to door selling what looks like perfume but is actually a sleeping draft.

According to the rumours, which are also being circulated in chain e-mails, the substance can make those who smell it feel unwell or fall asleep, which is when the gang enters the house to steal valuable items. 

However, police say they have received no official reports of this technique been used.