Parents of students at IES Playa Flamenca have again raised alarms about a significant drug trafficking issue near the school. They claim that individuals are supplying small amounts of drugs to students for free, leading to their dependency.
Once the minors, aged 14 to 18, are hooked, they are then coerced into stealing valuable items like mobile phones to obtain more drugs.
One parent shared the severity of her child’s problem: “It starts as a game. My son had to spend a year in a rehabilitation centre after overdosing.
The recent tragic events are undoubtedly linked to drug use. They convince the kids to steal, exploiting their status as minors.”
Another mother recounted her son’s tragic experience: “My son, a gifted child who spoke six languages, started using drugs as a youngster. Now, he has bipolar disorder and paranoia. Drugs have ruined both his life and ours.”
This mother added that her son now requires ongoing social and health care and chronic medication due to his early drug use. A meeting was held at the school between management and parents to address the issue, but parents feel the school is overwhelmed and understaffed to tackle the problem effectively.
The Orihuela Local Police confirmed the situation, noting that fights among students occur on a daily basis.
The Minors Unit has been intervening for over eight months due to drug-related incidents. One parent added, “They meet in the afternoons or weekends to use drugs, and the group keeps growing. Many are now carrying knives for protection.”
Desperate for a solution, parents are pleading for help to address this escalating issue.
