Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested three suspected drug traffickers and recovered large quantities of hard drugs in separate intelligence-led operations across the state.
The breakthrough, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, is part of the command’s ongoing crackdown on illicit drug trafficking and abuse.
Edafe disclosed that on June 3, 2026, operatives of the Special Enquiry Unit (SEU) on stop-and-search duty at the First Niger Bridge Head, Asaba, intercepted a Mercedes truck with registration number KRV 837 ZN.
The vehicle, driven by 47-year-old Obinna Nwosu from Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, was reportedly conveying what the suspect described as plumbing materials.
However, a thorough search of the truck uncovered a huge cache of suspected hard drugs hidden in the vehicle.
Recovered items included 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.”
“The suspect has been taken into custody and investigations aimed at identifying other persons connected to the illicit consignment are ongoing,” Edafe stated.
In another operation carried out on the same day, operatives of the Command’s Anti-Vice Squad (CAVS), acting on credible intelligence, stormed a suspected drug distribution centre at Alegbo Community, Owa-Alero, in Ika North East Local Government Area.
During the raid, two suspects identified as Henry Edward and Okwudili Kingsley were arrested.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the duo allegedly operated a drug distribution network within the community.
Police recovered five gallons of a fermented cannabis mixture popularly known as “Monkey Tail,” as well as large quantities of substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs.
“The suspects and exhibits are in police custody while further investigations are ongoing,” the police spokesman added.
Commending the operatives for the successful operations, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, praised their diligence, professionalism and commitment to duty.
He reaffirmed the command’s determination to sustain aggressive operations against drug trafficking and other organised crimes across the state.
According to him, illicit drugs remain one of the major drivers of cultism, armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes.
The police boss also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing useful information that could assist security agencies in preventing and detecting criminal activities.
The latest arrests come as security agencies intensify efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks and curb the spread of dangerous substances fueling crime and insecurity in parts of the country.
