Some pupils appear high after eating a certain sweet
MIDRAND – Ivory Park police said after a routine search at a Midrand school, the school's management alleged that they suspect the drug tik could be on some sweets pupils were seen eating around the school, as pupils appeared high afterwards.
Ivory Park police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Neldah Sekgobela said, “When police received the information about the alleged drug they had already completed the search and pupils had returned to class so they could not go back to search or question the pupils. But, police went to look for the people who usually sell sweets to pupils next to the school to investigate the issue but did not find anyone.”
Sekgobela could not reveal what the next step would be with the information received about the alleged drug. She said the information regarding school searches remains confidential until they visit the school.
During the routine search, police searched for drugs and dangerous weapons but did not find either, they confiscated a box of matches which was found abandoned next to one of the classrooms.
While the allegations remain unconfirmed, in response the Gauteng Department of Education’s acting spokesperson, Oupa Bodibe said the department has a partnership with police to ensure that schools are safe; and that effective measures are employed to address issues relating to drugs, dangerous objects, violence, theft and robbery, and conduct random searches and seizures at schools.
He explained, “The management of the school in question acted appropriately in requesting the assistance of the police in dealing with this particular matter. Schools have the responsibility to contact their nearest police station and request their assistance should they suspect any learner to be in possession of any illegal substances within school premises.”
Details: Ivory Park Police Station 011 990 9600.
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