North West pupils arrested for possessing dagga

Fifteen pupils were arrested at their school today for being in possession of dagga, North West police said.

Spokesperson Erica Roos said the arrests followed complaints to the principal regarding some pupils who allegedly smoked and sold dagga at the school in Tlhabane near Rustenburg.

"Members from Tlhabane Crime prevention acted upon the complaint and in a planned operation went to the school searched the classrooms and learners." Roos said small amounts of dagga were found on the pupils -- aged between 17 and 19.

"They were arrested, charged and left in the care of their parents." Parents should be more aware of children's behaviour and report drug abuse to teachers, social workers or police, said Roos. - Sapa