Pubdate: Wed, 21 Dec 2005
Source: Daily Record (UK)
Copyright: 2005 Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd.
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Author: Bob Dow
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PUPIL HELD AFTER DOG DRUG BUST

Sniffers Sent In For Search

A PUPIL has been arrested in the first ever sniffer dog  drugs bust at a 
Scots school.

The 17-year-old was held during a random swoop at  Kingussie High School on 
Speyside.

The pupil allegedly owned up to carrying cannabis as  kids waited to be 
searched by police handlers and two  dogs at the 406-pupil school.

Northern Constabulary said that the pupil would be  reported to the fiscal 
in connection with alleged drugs  offences.

The pupil has also been suspended from all classes by  Highland Council.

Head teacher Eddie Broadley said the operation proved  they were being 
vigilant and that drugs in school would  not be tolerated.

He added: "I continue to be concerned about any  drugs-related activity 
within the school population. We  can never be too careful where these 
matters are  concerned."

Monday's operation took place after a request by the  council's education 
department following concerns over  drug use.

Earlier this year pupils were warned that police could  be called in to 
carry out random searches at any time.

Chief Inspector Andy Walker said: "Drugs are a scourge  on decent society 
and will not be tolerated.
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