Pubdate: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 Source: Guardian, The (CN PI) Copyright: 2010 The Guardian, Charlottetown Guardian Group Incorporated Contact: http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/174 Authors: Al MacLeod and Doug Gallant THIRTY CHARGED FOR DRUGS AT SCHOOLS Video surveillance operations carried out by city police in and around Col. Gray and Charlottetown Rural High Schools between the end of September and early October have identified over 30 people who were using and/or supplying drugs. Deputy Police Chief Gary McGuigan said earlier today that as a result of that operation eight persons are facing charges under the Controlled Drug and Substance Act. Two of those eight are not students. The remaining persons will be charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. McGuigan said that investigation is still ongoing and further information may be forthcoming. The drugs identified in the surveillance operation were soft drugs. "Basically, we're talking about marijuana and its derivatives.," McGuigan said. Police are working closely with school officials to reduce the amount of drugs available in the schools and make the schools safer for all students. No court dates have been set for those facing charges. Teen arrested for graffiti City police have also charged a 19-year-old area resident in connection with the application of graffiti to the exterior of Col. Gray High School. McGuigan said the same accused is also being looked at for graffiti on the exterior of Holy Redeemer Church. No court date has yet been set. - --- MAP posted-by: Matt