2 students detained after BSO deputies find drugs, loaded weapons at Broward school
MIAMI - Two Deerfield Beach High School students were detained Monday afternoon after police found drugs and loaded weapons inside a parked vehicle at the school.
The school, located at 910 Buck Pride Way, was placed on lockdown while police conducted their investigation.
Broward Sheriff's Office deputies said they found the firearms, several loaded magazines and illegal narcotics on campus shortly after 2 p.m.
Images from Chopper 4 showed police inspecting a white Volkswagen sedan in the school parking lot. That vehicle would later be towed away from the school by police.
Broward Public County Schools said the lockdown was prompted by a "trespasser on campus."
The names of the students who were detained have not been released.
The lockdown was lifted and the all-clear given at 3:10 p.m.
Deputies said there were no known threats to the school.
On Monday afternoon, Dr. Peter B. Licata, Broward Superintendent of Schools, released the following statement regarding school security:
"I want to reassure you that the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. In our ongoing commitment to school security, we are implementing additional safety measures. This includes an increase in random screenings using hand-held metal detectors across all District schools."
"We believe in the power of community to maintain a secure and safe learning environment. Please remind your students that if THEY SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!"
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