6 people allegedly drugged after feeling sharp stinging in their backs at ÎleSoniq: police

Fans at the Ile Soniq music festival in Montreal on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (CTV News)

Anyone who thinks they may have been drugged without consent at the ÎleSoniq music festival on Parc Jean-Drapeau is being asked to contact Montreal police (SPVM).

The incidents would have occurred between Aug. 9 and 10.

The force says it is aware of at least six cases where victims reported feeling a sharp stinging in their backs while they were in the crowd.

“Some of the victims, both women and men, subsequently felt dizzy,” police noted.

The SPVM says it’s too early to determine whether or not the alleged events are related, but officers are reminding people of the importance of staying vigilant in large gatherings.

“At this stage, it is premature to provide additional details about the ongoing investigation,” police noted. “ÎleSoniq and Evenko security personnel are working closely with the SPVM to advance the investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 911, visit their neighbourhood police station or make an anonymous and confidential report to Info-Crime Montréal at 514 393-1133 or via the website.

Rewards of up to $3,000 could be offered by Info-Crime for information leading to the arrest of a suspect(s).