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Parents and students of North Penn High School in Montgomery County were notified on Tuesday that a student was found with a weapon at the school, sources told NBC10.

A letter from the school's principal, which was obtained by NBC10, said that police notified the administration that a student may be in possession of a weapon on site on Tuesday.

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The letter went on to say that the student was located and a weapon was recovered.

The student was also taken into custody appropriate legal and disciplinary actions are being considered, the letter said.

As a precaution, there will be an increased security presence, as well as an advanced detection system in place at the school on Wednesd

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