By Obakeng Maje
The Kimberley Cluster SAPS, Kimberley Visible Policing unit and Public Order Policing unit, K9 unit and the Department of Education members raided three high schools during a surprise operation in Kimberley on Thursday.
“The police managed to search more than 1100 scholars and suspicious looking persons roaming outside schools. Scholars, classrooms, toilets and storerooms on the school premises were searched and the police managed to confiscate several screw drivers, sharp scissors, broken mirrors and other dangerous weapons” lieutenant Sergio Kock said.
The scholars which were found in possession of dangerous weapons were taken to the school principals where they will be dealt with internally according to the disciplinary processes of the Education Department.
“The surprise operations are on-going and forms part of Safer Schools Project and the No Knife Campaign. Police also does regular patrols in and around schools to ensure that all scholars and the community are safe and secure” he adds.-TDN
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