ELITE SCHOOL SUSPENDS PUPILS OVER DRUGS

Police Have Been Informed of the Incident at the School

Two pupils have been suspended from one of Scotland's top private
schools after being found in possession of cannabis.

The boys - one aged 15, the other 17 - were discovered with the drug
at Fettes college whose former students include Tony Blair.

Headteacher Michael Spens confirmed that parents of both the boys had
been notified of the decision.

He said: "The school's policy towards drugs and drug taking on the
premises is widely known and unequivocal - anyone found with them in
their possession is liable to expulsion."

He also confirmed that the school has informed Lothian and Borders
Police of the incident.

It is not the first time pupils have been caught with cannabis at the
UKP 11,000-a-year institution.

Three sixth-form pupils were expelled from the exclusive school last
year after being found to have taken the drug.

One failed a drug test while on a business studies trip to Belgium.

Two others were found to be in possession of a small bag of cannabis
and cigarette papers following a school club disco.