Police find weapons and illegal substances during a search in a school

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Disappointing enough, Police Spokesperson Captain Nomsa Seleke said several items illegal were confiscated which included dagga, cigarettes, smoking pipes, knives, vapour with flavours, playing cards and arm belts.

#sapsGP A school search conducted by Benoni SAPS, K9 and various stakeholders at two high schools led to the confiscation of dagga, cigarettes, smoking pipes and knives. Learners found with illegal items were addressed about the danger and consequences thereof. #SaferSchools ML pic.twitter.com/gxKy7aIxGL

— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) April 26, 2022

Although the searches happens regularly, this one follows recent videos that were circulating on social media showing learners engaged in what they called “dagga day” at Leondale Secondary School.

The learners are seen in the said video wearing full uniform seemingly having fun.

Furious after seeing the video, Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi said he will not tolerate such behavior in his schools and vowed to deal with the culprits.

“We have said to the school governing body convene an urgent disciplinary hearing this weekend. We want to know who was selling this. We want to know who was distributing this. We want to know who is influencing our children wrongly,” he said.

As a result 36 of the said learners seen smoking were suspended pending disciplinary hearing for their actions.

WATCH: @EducationGP1 MEC @Lesufi addressed Leondale Secondary School learners informing them that 36 learners are suspended and currently await disciplinary action for being involved in the disturbing dagga smoking incident. Further investigations are underway. | @Steve_Mabona pic.twitter.com/ATiIlUybuI

— Gauteng Department of Education (@EducationGP1) April 22, 2022