11 Redmond High students arrested in drug bust

11 Redmond High students arrested in drug bust


Redmond, WA – The Redmond Police Department arrested and charged 11 Redmond High School students today for Violation of Uniform Controlled Substance Act (VUCSA).

During the operation, officers purchased marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA, and a variety of prescription medications. All students were underage at the time of the violations and included two 15-year-olds, six 16-year-olds, and three 17-year-olds. All arrests are based off drugs being purchased from students. The operation was a collaborative effort with the Redmond High School administration and part of a long-term undercover operation targeting the use, possession, and distribution of illegal substances on and off campus.

“We hope families use this as a learning opportunity and have conversations with their children, know who their friends are, and educating them on the negative effects of using controlled substances,” remarked Redmond Police spokesperson Jim Bove. “This school is a large and positive part of our community and we share in the school’s no-tolerance mission. This in no way reflects the overall student body.”
 
By Jim Bove
Spokesperson for Redmond Police