Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN — Manhattan High School Principal Greg Hoyt released a statement regarding a “lockout” drill that occurred on Tuesday morning at the school.

Officers with the Riley County Police Department and other regional law enforcement entities, including multiple canine units, conducted a joint operation to perform a random search for illicit drugs.

“This was a planned and coordinated effort between the school and law enforcement and was not prompted by any specific information regarding drugs or drug activity at the school,” said Hoyt.

“The building was placed into “lockout” mode during the drill, which means that all exterior doors were locked to prevent anyone from entering the building during the search. School officials monitored the front entry ways during the drill to direct any incoming traffic. Students were not permitted to leave their classrooms, but regular instruction did continue for the duration of the drill.”

According to the release there were several positive indicants of drugs, and school administrators are following up with law enforcement.