3 Cam High studes held for alleged marijuana use
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NAGA CITY (Bicol Standard) – Three students of
Camarines Sur National High School were taken into custody for proper
disposition after alleged use of marijuana this morning.
In an interview with the Bicol Standard, Police Senior
Master Sargent Toby Bongon, spokesperson of the Naga City Police Office said
the security guard called the attention of the three students whom he happened
to encounter before classes started this morning.
Said students, who were 14, 15, and 18 years of age, reeked
of marijuana, according to the guard.
They were brought to the principal’s office for questioning.
The three students all admitted to using marijuana.
In the presence of their parents, a DOJ and media
representative, they were asked to reveal the contents of their pockets, which
contained marijuana and lighters.
Bongon said notwithstanding the admission, they will still
be subjected to drug test.
The 18-year-old student was taken to Police Station 3 for inquest
proceedings.
The two minors, meantime, were turned over to the DSWD.
Bongon added they plan to intensify their campaign against
drug use in schools, following this incident.
He also appealed to parents and teachers to help them in
guide the youth against the use of the illegal substances.
