Police Arrest Three Suspected Drug Traffickers In Delta, Recover Large Quantities Of Hard Drugs
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The operatives of the Delta State Police Command said they have recorded major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against illicit drug trafficking and abuse in the state, with the arrest of three suspected drug traffickers and recovery of large quantities of hard drugs.
Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta State Police Command who disclosed this said the achievements were results of separate intelligence-led operations across the State.
Edafe, a Superintendent of Police (SP), said that on June 3, 2026, operatives of the Special Enquiry Unit (SEU), deployed for 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 from Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The suspect, according to the PPRO claimed to be transporting plumbing materials.
He said that however, a search on 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.”
“The suspect has been taken into custody and investigations aimed at identifying other persons connected to the illicit consignment is ongoing.”
In another operation the same day, Edafe stated that operatives of the Command’s Anti-Vice Squad (CAVS), who acted on credible intelligence, raided a suspected drug distribution point at Alegbo Community, Owa-Alero, in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.
He said that during the operation, two suspects identified as Henry Edward and Okwudili Kingsley were arrested.
Preliminary investigation, according to him, 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.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, had 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.
