After complaints of assault were opened at the Elsburg SAPS, police and other partners searched Hoërskool Elspark.

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The search was aided by the Department of Education, the EMPD, the Department of Correctional Services, and security firms.

According to Elsburg SAPS communications officer Sergeant Daphney Phooko, the assault charges are being investigated.

“Before students could enter the building, a caravan of law enforcement agencies met them when they arrived at the school. Learners were found with prohibited items during the search,” Phooko said.

“The learners were also told not to bring illicit objects onto the school grounds. Some learners are suspected of being members of gangs and are engaged in drug dealing or selling. They reportedly frequently assault one another,” explained Phooko.

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The items found on the learners included dagga and injections.

“The principal also thanked the SAPS for the cooperation between all stakeholders who took the initiative to conduct a search at the school to ensure learners are disciplined.

“The Elsburg station commander, Colonel Maluleka, commended the stakeholders for participating in the search and seizure operation and making sure that learners do not enter the school premises with any substances or illegal items,” said Phooko.