Two men were detained in the Valencia region, aged 43 and 49, both of Spanish nationality. One is accused of a crime against sexual freedom for forcibly performing oral sex on a teenager while the victim was under the influence of drugs. The other man faces charges of a public health crime for allegedly distributing drugs to the public, and he is also linked to the initial case. The arrest marks a troubling development in a case that has raised concerns about the safety of minors and the potential involvement of adults in illegal drug activities.
National Police investigators began their work on October 18 after a mother reported her daughter missing. The girl had not been in contact with her family since the previous afternoon, prompting a broad search that involved multiple units and resources. The case quickly shifted to an enforced disappearance, prompting heightened coordination and urgent action as officers followed up on leads in various neighborhoods and transit corridors.
As the search expanded, officers focused on gathering evidence about the girl’s movements in the hours before she vanished. In the course of the inquiry, a missing teenager was located the following day, appearing disoriented and in a dazed state. The discovery occurred in a residential area, and authorities have emphasized that time was critical in determining what had transpired during those two days and whether the minor was in danger.
The investigation remains active as detectives piece together the sequence of events that led to the disappearance. Authorities are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry, including the possibility that the minor may have been in contact with an older individual who offered transportation and possibly manipulated the teenager into using narcotics. The report indicates that the teen was persuaded to enter the vehicle of a stranger who allegedly offered to drive them to a planned meeting location.
Exploitation and coercion observed during the incident
According to the statements collected by investigators, the older suspect allegedly exploited the teenager by providing narcotics and then taking advantage of the youth’s impaired state. The circumstances described depict coercive behavior that escalated to sexual abuse. Law enforcement notes that the environment was controlled by the perpetrator, who took advantage of the hour of vulnerability to commit the act while in transit or at a secluded location within the city. The investigators are careful to underscore that any sexual contact under drug influence is a serious crime and they are pursuing all legal avenues to ensure accountability for the alleged actions.
During the early morning hours of April 19, while the vehicle travelled along a major street in the capital city, a gas shortage slowed the car. A passing motorist observed the teenager appearing distressed and disoriented and offered assistance. The witness then guided the young person to a safer location, notifying authorities and facilitating a path back toward the home. This moment of intervention was pivotal in shaping the ongoing investigation and the timeline authorities are constructing regarding the disappearance and alleged offenses.
Following extensive inquiries, investigators identified and detained the suspected sexual offender who was initially connected to the case through the teenager’s movements. That suspect was also charged with involvement in drug trafficking by supplying controlled substances to minors. In parallel, detectives detained the adult who purportedly hosted the teenager before the alleged offenses occurred, identifying him as the person connected to the public health crime charge. The combination of offenses has intensified the focus on safeguarding minors from exploitation and on breaking up networks that pursue vulnerable youths for criminal purposes.
As the case unfolds, prosecutors and police remain committed to a thorough, lawful process. They are collecting documentary and testimonial evidence, reviewing surveillance materials, and coordinating with social services to ensure the minor receives appropriate care and protection. The authorities emphasize their dedication to a transparent investigation that respects the rights of all individuals involved while prioritizing the safety and welfare of young people in the community. The case continues to be monitored as additional details emerge from ongoing inquiries and forthcoming court proceedings.