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Police Alerted After Cocaine Found in Five-Year-Old Pupil's Bag at Glasgow Academy
Staff notified police and social services after the drug was found, and the school said it works with families to keep pupils safe.
- Staff at Glasgow Academy discovered a Class-A drug in a five-year-old pupil's schoolbag several weeks ago, prompting the school to contact police and social services regarding the alarming discovery.
- Responding to inquiries, a Glasgow Academy spokesperson stated the school does not comment on individual children but acts promptly when concerns arise to keep pupils safe.
- Recent data from the Scottish Health Survey indicates cocaine use amongst adults in Scotland's wealthiest postcodes has doubled, climbing from 2 per cent in 2021 to 4 per cent in 2023.
- Alcohol and Drugs Minister Maree Todd described the incident as 'deeply concerning,' stating the Scottish Government continues 'to take meaningful action to tackle drug harms.'
- Annemarie Ward, chief executive officer of addiction recovery charity FAVOR, called the incident a 'wake-up call,' noting that 'every line' of cocaine supports crime and children 'often pay the price for adult recklessness.
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