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Handgun, marijuana found on Eastern High School campus, deputies say

Handgun, marijuana found on Eastern High School campus, deputies say
WXII 12 NEWS, YOU KNOW, HERE AT FOUR ALAMANCE COUNTY OFFICIALS SAY A GUN AND DRUGS WERE FOUND IN A STUDENT’S CAR ON CAMPUS. ALAMANCE BURLINGTON SCHOOLS TELLING US THAT A HANDGUN AND MARIJUANA WERE FOUND IN THE CAR AT EASTERN ALAMANCE HIGH SCHOOL IN MEBANE. IT HAPPENED THIS MORNING AND THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS NOW INVESTIGATING. WE’RE TOLD NO LOCKDOWN WAS
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Handgun, marijuana found on Eastern High School campus, deputies say
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School officials found illegal drugs and a firearm on an Alamance high school's campus Thursday morning, deputies said.

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Deputies said that around 10:30 a.m., marijuana and a handgun were found in a student's vehicle at Eastern Alamance High School.

School administrators confiscated the items and turned them over to the school resource officer.

There was no lockdown on campus or any disruption to classes.

The Alamance County Sheriff's Office reminds parents, grandparents and guardians to "be aware of your child's activities and explain to them that weapons and drugs on campus are dangerous and illegal."

The Alamance-Burlington School System has a zero-tolerance policy for illegal substances and weapons on school property.

Charges may be forthcoming but no one has been charged at this time.

Detectives with the sheriff's office are investigating the incident.

This is a developing story, check back with WXII for more updates.

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