Boy in Kuching sent to Henry Gurney School for drug abuse

Photo shows the exterior of the Kuching Court Complex. — Photo by Chimon Upon

KUCHING (March 15): A 18-year-old boy was ordered to be sent to the Henry Gurney School in Puncak Borneo until he is 21 years old after he pleaded guilty to abusing amphetamine and methamphetamine.

Magistrate Zaiton Anuar meted out the sentence against the young offender after hearing a social report submitted by the Social Welfare Department.

The boy was charged under Section 15(1)(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, punishable under Section 15(1) of the same Act.