Crime

Student questioned for alleged drug possession

Praneeta Prakash Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

August 15, 2023 1:47 pm

A student is being questioned by Police following the discovery of a substance believed to be marijuana.

Divisional Police Commander South, SSP Wate Vocevoce, says a report was received from a school.

Vocevoce says officers were sent to the school to investigate.

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It’s believed the student was in possession of two rolls believed to be Marijuana.

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