MORE STUDENTS TRAFFICKING DRUGS

The involvement of children in drugs is rising -- even involving
trafficking, which carries the death penalty.

According to police statistics, 49 schoolchildren were arrested for
drug-related offences from January to May. Of the number, five are
suspected of involvement in drug trafficking.

This rise was due to the lucrative nature of the drug trade, said ACP Abdul
Halim Abdullah.

"Schoolchildren become pushers to get rich fast," said Halim, who is the
Federal CID principal assistant director for intelligence.

Criminals are also taking advantage of the law as minors are protected
against being sentenced to death.

Halim said the changing lifestyle of youths has contributed to the rise of
schoolchildren being in possession of drugs.