Zero tolerance on alcohol, drugs at school-closing parties
At some of these parties, the youth were allegedly using drugs called ‘Mercedes’ and ‘Lacosta’ that resulted in deaths in KwaMashu and other areas
Following recent incidents of pupils being involved in ‘Pens Down / Explosion’ school-closing parties, KwaZulu-Natal police would like to send a stern warning to those who will be attending these parties that they must behave themselves and not get into trouble with the law.
Police will be deployed in most hot-spot areas and beaches to make sure that those who use drugs and alcohol in public places will be arrested.
In April this year, a number of parties were organised by pupils and at some of these parties, the youth were allegedly using drugs called ‘Mercedes’ and ‘Lacosta’ that resulted in deaths in KwaMashu and other areas.
Other pupils were admitted to hospital for treatment after allegedly using these drugs.
A man was recently arrested in the Pinetown area for selling these drugs to young people.
Our children are precious and we want them to live in an environment that is safe, where they will learn and grow. Drug-taking among young people can endanger their lives and future.
We want schools to be safe so that our children can empower themselves with knowledge for their future. Schools and communities have a responsibility to educate our children about the dangers of abusing drugs.
Police also encourage the community to continue informing them of the presence of drug dealers, and appeal to the youth to behave themselves. They should not use drugs or alcohol and those who will be found consuming drugs or alcohol will be arrested. Police will be deployed in all recreation parks to monitor and ensure that no alcohol is used in these areas.
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