Authorities in the Quebec town are investigating reports that several women were injected with GHB at the annual Western festival.

Multiple women claim they were injected by syringes unknowingly during the event.

GHB is a central nervous system depressant.

Provincial officers are confirming an active probe into these incidents.

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

The officers have declined to give any additional details.

They have not stated how many women reported the druggings.

The investigation is continuing.