KENNEWICK, Wa. (CNN) – Police in Washington are praising the bravery of a young boy who brought a bag of methamphetamine to school and asked his teachers for help.

The elementary-aged boy told the teachers the meth belonged to his parents.

Police searched his home after and said they found pills and other paraphernalia. They arrested the boy’s parents: Jennifer Edwards and Daniel Oleary. They face charges of possession of controlled substances.

The boy and his sister were placed with Child Protective Services for their safety.

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