EMPD spokesperson Lieut-Col Wilfred Kgasago said the notoriety of the two high schools in Reiger Park, Hoërskool Oosrand and Reiger Park High School, prompted the metro police to conduct searches looking for drugs and dangerous weapons.
The raids took place between 7am and 2pm.
“Several small boxes of dagga and in ziplocks were confiscated.
“Furthermore, two Okapi knives which were found hidden in a litter bin inside a Grade Eight classroom at one of the schools were also confiscated,” said Kgasago.
No arrests were made.
The EMPD K9 Unit conducted the searches in conjunction with a representative from the Education Department, an SAPS member and a local social worker.
A short lecture on the dangers of drug abuse and gangsterism was delivered to the learners after the searches were completed.
