Carabineros arrested three teenagers who entered the Liceo Pablo Neruda in Temuco armed, threatening teachers and students. The incident took place on Tuesday during a school activity, with police seizing a firearm and two knives. The minors were placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry.
Three teenagers were arrested in flagrante delicto after entering the Liceo Pablo Neruda in Temuco, La Araucanía Region. They jumped the perimeter fence during an internal school activity and threatened the school community with knives and a firearm, according to Colonel Ximena Valle, prefect of Cautín from Carabineros.
"They threatened the teachers and the school community with knives and a firearm," stated Colonel Valle. The school activated safety protocols and alerted the police, who responded promptly.
Carabineros personnel intercepted the suspects as they attempted to flee. "Carabineros managed to detain these three teenagers at the moment they were fleeing," the prefect said, confirming the weapons were seized from their clothing.
The three minors were placed at the disposal of the justice system and await the Public Ministry's resolution. The incident highlights concerns over security in educational establishments in the area.
