The learning institutions visited on the day were the Mamellong Comprehensive School and the Langaville Secondary School.
“The school search is done to check learners for any illegal substances and dangerous weapons.
“It is also done randomly as a surprise at local schools at least twice annually, depending on the behaviour patterns of the particular school’s learners, in an effort to make school premises a safe environment for learners and teachers.
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“This forms part of the Safer Schools Programme that we conduct,” says spokesman Sgt Lerato Mngomezulu.
She adds that the operation was a success as some of the items found on learners included cigarettes, two knives, two empty cartridges, one round of life ammunition and small sachets of dagga.
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