The Delta State Police Command
The Delta State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against illicit drug trafficking and abuse with the arrest of three suspected drug traffickers and the recovery of large quantities of hard drugs in separate intelligence-led operations across the state.
On June 3, 2026, operatives of the Special Enquiry Unit deployed on stop-and-search duty at the First Niger Bridge Head, inward Asaba, intercepted a Mercedes truck with registration number KRV 837 ZN driven by 47-year-old Obinna Nwosu of Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The suspect reportedly claimed he was transporting plumbing materials. However, a thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 13,000 sachets of 100mg Tramadol, 100 sachets of 225mg Tramadol, 100 sachets of Swinol, 300 sachets of Rohypnol, 60 sachets of Codeine Phosphate tablets, and 100 tablets of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), popularly known as Molly.
In a separate operation on the same day, operatives of the Command Anti-Vice Squad (CAVS), acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected drug distribution point in Alegbo Community, Owa-Alero, in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.
During the raid, two suspects identified as Henry Edward and Okwudili Kingsley were arrested. Police said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly operated a drug distribution network within the area.
Recovered from them were five gallons of fermented cannabis mixture popularly known as “Monkey Tail,” alongside large quantities of substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs.
The suspects and recovered exhibits are currently in police custody while investigations continue. Delta State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the operatives for their diligence and professionalism.
He reiterated the command’s resolve to sustain aggressive operations against drug trafficking and other organised crimes, noting that illicit drugs remain major enablers of cultism, armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes.
The commissioner also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and support the police with timely and credible information capable of aiding crime prevention and detection.
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