BLACKSBURG, Va. – A Blackburg taco restaurant is under investigation after complaints and social media reports surfaced claiming that patrons were drugged.
The Blacksburg Police Department said it received multiple complaints over the past several months from patrons alleging drugs were put in their drinks, causing cognitive impairment, during their visit to Centro Taco Bar.
According to police, Centro Taco Bar is cooperating with investigators by allowing full access to the restaurant as well as its surveillance system.
So far, no evidence has been found to back the claims, but the investigation remains ongoing.
What was found during the investigation thus far is that the restaurant violated COVID-19 restrictions, and the Virginia ABC issued a warning.
Blacksburg Police, the Virginia ABC and the Virginia Department of Forensic Science are currently investigating the situation.
On Friday, Centro Taco Bar sent out a statement regarding the investigation:
In response to the statement provided by the Blacksburg Police Department on Thursday, we want to reinforce our commitment to cooperating with the Department’s investigation. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior that violates or threatens the safety of our patrons or employees. It is extremely concerning that anyone has felt that their safety or health was compromised in our establishment, and we take these allegations very seriously. We are hopeful that the investigation proceeds lawfully and results in no evidence to support these claims. In the meantime, we are retraining our staff on how to recognize, prevent, and report any health or safety violation, and we are taking any extra precautions we can to ensure a safe dining and drinking experience.
Thank you to the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech communities for your ongoing support. It means the world to us and is not unnoticed during this time.
Centro Taco Bar