Randfontein police led an operation in two schools in Mohlakeng to promote safety in schools within Rand West City.

According to Sergeant Portia Mabala, coordinator of Social Crime Prevention, the operation was conducted at Lukhanyo High School and AB Phokompe Senior Secondary School on Monday May 23.

During the operation, police confiscated two knives and small bags dagga from both schools.

Mabala said they collaborated with entities such as the Rand West City Traffic Department, Community Policing Forum, Youth Desk, Tsosanang Community Youth, and the Gauteng Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

The objective of the school safety campaigns was to search and seize any illegal items that learners might be in possession of within the school premises,” Mabala said.

The operation was welcomed by management of both schools, as it deterred and prevented any illegal activity that may endanger the learners and educators.

She added that they also addressed the issues of bullying, drugs, gangs, discipline, dangerous weapons, substance abuse, missing persons, and gender-based violence.

“Following a tip-off we received from the learners, we arrested one suspect for dealing in dagga and supplying it to the learners,” Mabala said.