Eden mother disgusted by children exposed to drug needles at bus stop

A member of the public saw the children handling the needles at a bus stop in Eden at 7.45am on Tuesday, December 18.

The mother was horrified when she found out it was her children who were exposed to the drug litter. She spoke to The Magnet on Thursday morning to clarify her children were not “playing” with needles but trying to avoid them.

“My oldest son said he saw the needles then tried to hide them under a Jim Beam box so his younger brother and sister couldn’t see them,” she said.

The mother, who wished to remain anonymous, said she had to educate her children on the danger of needles when she first moved to Eden.

“My partner was walking out of the driveway with my son to take him to the bus stop one morning and there was a needle just laying there in the driveway,” she said.

“My children know not to touch them, it makes me feel sick that this happens so often.”

There have been many other instances when the mother has arrived at the bus stop with her children to find used condoms, alcohol cans and drug litter.

“It just doesn’t get cleaned up, it is absolutely disgusting and makes me feel sick.

“It also makes me sick that we still have to pay for tampons and pads and then hospitals or medical clinics give out these needles for free,” she said.

Bega Valley Shire Council said anyone who notices such litter in a public area is encouraged to contact council on (02) 6499 2222.