Rojales Police launch anti-drinking campaign this weekend

The Rojales Local Police will commence an anti-drinking campaign this weekend, which will last until the festivities in honour of San Pedro Apóstol in June and July. The police operation’s commencement coincides with a public gathering for a pilgrimage to San Isidro Labrador.

According to the Local Police, this step, like past years, is part of a prevention strategy against alcohol and drug usage in public places. This is a critical strategy designed to prevent or eliminate uncontrolled consumption of these substances, particularly among young people. This also helps to reduce conflicts on the municipality’s streets.

Alcohol drinking in public is not only forbidden, but it is also a source of consumption where establishments are not regulated, allowing children to participate due to a lack of such monitoring, it says. Further, “this alcohol consumption by these minors can lead to serious health problems, as well as more serious and even life-threatening situations, if they consume large amounts in a short period of time.”

Antonio López, Councillor for Security and Local Police, emphasises the importance of preventing these scenarios from occurring in order to ensure that festive celebrations held in public spaces go well. It is everyone’s obligation, particularly parents, to educate our children about the dangers that can result from their intake. We’re all part of the solution.

The councillor further emphasises that alcohol consumption at “famous drinking parties” is a delicate issue for the public safety of our families and neighbours, as well as a source of unhealthiness on our streets. “Our neighbours trust the authorities to use the tools at our disposal to prevent situations before they become regrettable, and for that reason, we will continue to put all our efforts into trying to respond to these needs,” she says.