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San Juan Police Shut Down UPD Parties as 17-Year-Old Is Hospitalized for Alcohol Intoxication

Local governments pledge tighter inspections to curb unlicensed mass gatherings.

Overview

  • Police in San Juan closed at least four UPD-linked events in Pocito, Caucete, Rivadavia and San Martín, seizing alcoholic beverages after confirming underage drinking.
  • A 17-year-old from Pocito was taken to Hospital de Pocito for alcohol intoxication and remains under medical and family care, according to police.
  • In Pocito officers found about 70 minors with some adults; in Caucete roughly 50 minors and 30 adults were present, while Rivadavia involved 23 students and San Martín saw two closures totaling about 50 youths.
  • In the Médano de Oro area authorities reported four large unlicensed gatherings estimated at 600–700 youths and opened contraventional proceedings to be sent to the Juzgado de Faltas.
  • Mar del Plata announced overnight inspections of parks, beaches and private venues, warned it will not allow unauthorized events, activated a tip line at 223-3406177 and mobilized a multi-agency team including police and emergency services.