Cocaine was discovered in the schoolbag of a five-year-old student at a prestigious private school in Glasgow, Scotland. The Glasgow Academy staff found the illicit drug and promptly informed the authorities.
The private school, established in 1845, has nearly 1,700 students aged three to 18, with annual fees ranging from £12,495 to £17,040 depending on the student’s year level. The incident occurred several weeks ago but has only recently come to light, according to the Scottish Daily Mail.
An insider revealed that the revelation has caused shock among the school community, with the primary concern being the welfare of the child. The potential risks associated with the child accidentally coming into contact with the substance or sharing it with others are alarming.
The main campus of the Glasgow Academy is situated in Kelvinbridge, with additional facilities in Milngavie and Newlands catering to nursery, kindergarten, and prep one to four students. Recent data from the Scottish Health Survey indicates a doubling in the use of cocaine among adults in affluent areas, increasing from 2% in 2021 to 4% in 2023.
In response to the incident, a spokesperson for Glasgow Academy stated that they do not comment on individual cases concerning children but assured that any concerns raised are promptly addressed in collaboration with families and relevant authorities to ensure the safety of all students.
Miles Briggs, the Scottish Conservative health spokesman, expressed concern over the incident, emphasizing the severity of the drug problem in Scotland. The Mirror has reached out to Police Scotland for further comments.
