Grade 9 student probed after 'shabu' seized at Leyte school
A 14-year-old student in Leyte, Philippines, is under investigation after school staff discovered a sachet of suspected crystal meth on campus. Local police and social welfare authorities are handling the case according to juvenile justice protocols.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing challenges regarding illegal drug prevalence and juvenile justice in educational settings.
TACLOBAN CITY - A 14-year-old Grade 9 student is being investigated after school personnel allegedly recovered a sachet containing suspected "shabu" (crystal meth) inside the campus of Javier National High School in Javier, Leyte, prompting police and social welfare authorities to intervene.
The student, identified only by the alias "CMC" to protect his identity as required by law, was taken into the custody of authorities on Thursday, July 16, after a school employee recovered a plastic sachet containing a white crystalline substance believed to be an illegal drug.
Police said personnel of the Javier Municipal Police Station responded to a request for assistance from the school at around 11:30 a.m. after teachers reported the incident.
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