Principal tips off police about party in school hours
A 17-year-old boy was arrested after being found in possession of 4.2kg of dagga
NORKEM Park SAPS busted 15 high school learners on Friday while the learners were preparing for a party at a house in Birch Acres during school hours.
Spokesman Capt Lesibana Molokomme said Norkem Park SAPS station commander, Col Manana Francina Tshabalala, and sector manager, Sgt Photi Maleka, responded to a tip-off about young schoolgirls and schoolboys who were having a party at a house on Geranium Street at 9.30am.
“The tip-off came from Norkem Park High School principal, Hasani Chauke. Upon arrival at the house, they found 15 learners in full school uniform, preparing for a party. Their ages ranged from 16 to 17,” Molokomme said.
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Principal Chauke visited the scene and identified 14 as Norkem High learners. One learner was just visiting.
Molokomme said when police searched them and their school bags they found condoms. A 17-year-old boy was arrested after being found in possession of 4.2g of dagga with a street value of R20.
The arrested suspect was released into the custody of his parents and will face a charge of possession of dagga.
The other learners will face disciplinary action at school.
