The Nelson Mail
Last updated 12:29 05/03/2010
A Motueka High School parent gave her child cannabis to hand out to fellow students, resulting in one arrest and several suspensions.
Police were alerted to the issue shortly after lunchtime on Monday.
"There was a problem with cannabis at the school. A student was supplying it to other students and we are speaking to a number of students as a result," said Senior Sergeant Grant Andrews of Motueka police.
Mr Andrews said the student was giving the drug away, not selling it.
"We obtained a search warrant which resulted in the arrest of a local woman for possession, not supply."
The woman is due to appear in Nelson District Court next week. Mr Andrews said he could not give any further details on the case because it involved minors.
Motueka High School chairman Ian Palmer said he could not comment because the matter was in front of the school's board.
However, he did confirm that three students were suspended due to "gross misconduct".
"These kids have a right to defend themselves and they will get that," he said. "We want to make sure the process is done properly for their sake. All schools need to get these issues under control."
The three students, believed to be 13 years old, are due to appear before the board on Monday evening and have all been referred to Youth Aid.
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