Students collapse after smoking synthetic marijuana

Two 16-year-old students collapsed while in school on Monday after smoking synthetic marijuana when they finished their exam.

After submitting their papers, the two went to a quieter area on the school grounds where they started smoking bonsai.

According to Cybc, the 16-year-old girl then fell to the ground with her hands shaking while mumbling to herself. Shortly afterwards, the boy, also aged 16, fell, displaying the same symptoms.

Panicked students called for assistance when a teacher called an ambulance.

After statements to police, the students confirmed this was the first time they had smoked synthetic marijuana but had smoked regular marijuana in the past.

The drug squad, which is investigating the case, said help would be offered to the students.

Education Minister Costas Kadis said the number of students taking drugs was not on the rise, although even one case was cause for concern.

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