By Ebinum Samuel
The Delta State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing 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.
The Command spokesman, SP Edafe Bright disclosed that on 3 June 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 one Obinna Nwosu, male, aged 47 years, of Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The suspect, Bright said claimed to be transporting plumbing materials; however, a meticulous search of the vehicle led to the recovery of thirteen thousand (13,000) sachets of 100mg Tramadol, one hundred (100) sachets of 225mg Tramadol, one hundred (100) sachets of Swinol, three hundred (300) sachets of Rohypnol, sixty (60) sachets of Codeine Phosphate tablets, and one hundred (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 is ongoing.
In a separate operation on the same date, operatives of the Command Anti-Vice Squad (CAVS), acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected drug distribution point at Alegbo Community, Owa-Alero, in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.
During the operation, two suspects identified as Henry Edward and Okwudili Kingsley were arrested.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly operating a drug distribution network within the area. Recovered from them were five gallons of 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 Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, 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 a major enabler of cultism, armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent offences. He further urged members of the public to remain vigilant and support the Police with timely and credible information capable of aiding crime prevention and detection.
