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Gun found in student's backpack at school

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POCONO SUMMIT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono Mountain Regional Police say a gun was found on a student Tuesday morning.

Police say during routine security protocols at Pocono Mountain West High School, a firearm was detected and, after a search, a gun was found in a student's backpack Tuesday morning around 7:00 a.m.

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According to police, the school resource officer detained the juvenile and seized the gun.

Police, along with the school district, were put on a "hold status". Police confirmed there were no additional threats and said this was an isolated incident.