As part of Devon and Cornwall Police’s ‘Operation Scorpion’, specialist drugs dogs Skye and Reggie made an unannounced visit to Budehaven School last week with cooperation from the staff.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “The dogs are capable of detecting many types of illicit substances.  Officers were also on hand to observe the behaviour of the pupils as the dogs moved around the school.

“Parents should be reassured to know that no such drugs were found within the school.”

They added: “Other schools in the region can expect a similar visit.”