Student found with loaded gun and drugs at Maryland high school

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. - A student at Westlake High School brought a loaded gun and drugs to school in their backpack, according to police.

According to Charles County authorities, a loaded handgun was recovered from a student at the school following an unrelated incident involving cannabis possession. The student is in custody, and no one was injured.

Authorities say the gun was in a backpack and was not displayed.