ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

Separate incidents at West Mesa High School led to two firearms being found and recovered, according to the school district.

It was one of two Albuquerque public high schools which saw firearm recoveries after being found in possession of students. The five students believed to be involved have been charged.

The first weapon was found inside a student's backpack after a situation unfolded in a classroom Wednesday morning, Aug. 20. This led to a school officer drawing his weapon while ordering the student to get on the ground.

Students were evacuated from the classroom following a brief altercation, according to Albuquerque Public Schools. That student was taken into custody after the weapon was found inside his bag.

A second weapon was also recovered in an unrelate

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