A 15-year-old student, currently in his sophomore year at the Liceo Comercial in Linares, was formally charged this Tuesday after bringing an explosive device into his classroom. The incident, which took place in the Maule Region, involved the detonation of an item similar to a flare inside the classroom, according to reports from latercera.com.
The blast was loud enough to trigger the school's immediate emergency security protocols. Despite the shock and the force of the explosion, no injuries were reported during the incident.
The Maule Regional Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation as soon as the event came to light. Jaime Troncoso, a spokesperson for the prosecution, detailed that investigations led by Carabineros (national police) allowed authorities to identify and detain the minor.
Legal proceedings and judicial measures
During a detention control hearing before the Guarantee Court, the tribunal formally charged the teenager with violations of the Weapons Control Law, specifically for the offenses of the use and possession of explosive elements.
As a precautionary measure, the court imposed a nationwide travel ban on the defendant. The court has set a two-month deadline for the Prosecutor's Office to complete the relevant investigations into the case.
The Public Prosecutor's Office emphasized the severity of such behavior within school environments, warning that the manipulation of dangerous objects in schools poses a high risk to the entire educational community.
The prosecution also reminded the public that adolescents over the age of 14 are fully liable under the law. Consequently, incidents of this nature carry direct legal consequences for those involved.