Norwich Technical High School was placed on a soft lockdown after bullets were found on school property on Wednesday, according to state police.
Troop E personnel responded to Norwich Tech around 12:50 p.m. after receiving a report that .22 caliber bullets were found on school property.
State police said they do not know where on the property the bullets were found or who had them.
A firearms detection K9 was sent to the school to conduct a full sweep of the property as an additional safety precaution.
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"Our investigation has revealed that there was no intent for harm, and we are confident that there is no imminent threat to the safety of our students and staff," school officials said in a statement.
The school district said the incident is a good reminder to always speak up with safety concerns.
"Our school has a zero-tolerance policy towards behaviors that jeopardize the safety of our students and staff. Consequences for such behaviors can be severe and include expulsion," the school said.
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No additional information was immediately available.
