Police looking into whether Spears was drugged

Pop star’s mom claims that Sam Lutfi kept her daughter on meds

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updated 9:51 p.m. ET March 4, 2008

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles police say they are looking into allegations that someone drugged Britney Spears but have not decided whether to open a formal investigation.

Police Capt. Kyle Jackon said in a statement Wednesday that the allegations “are being considered” by the Robbery-Homicide unit to determine if laws have been violated.

Jackson says no suspect has been identified.

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Spears’ mother claimed in recent court papers that the pop star’s sometime companion Sam Lutfi drugged Spears and tried to take control of her life. Those claims led to a restraining order against Lutfi.

Spears is currently under a court-ordered conservatorship.

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