The Delta State Police Command has achieved a significant victory in its campaign against illicit drug trafficking and abuse, apprehending three suspected traffickers and confiscating a substantial quantity of hard drugs during separate intelligence-driven operations across the state.
Operation at First Niger Bridge
On June 3, 2026, officers from the Special Enquiry Unit, while conducting stop-and-search duties at the First Niger Bridge Head heading toward Asaba, stopped a Mercedes truck bearing registration number KRV 837 ZN. The driver, 47-year-old Obinna Nwosu from Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, initially claimed he was transporting plumbing materials. However, a meticulous search of the vehicle uncovered 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), commonly known as Molly.
Raid in Alegbo Community
In a concurrent operation on the same day, personnel from the Command Anti-Vice Squad (CAVS), acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected drug distribution hub in Alegbo Community, Owa-Alero, within Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State. The raid led to the arrest of two individuals identified as Henry Edward and Okwudili Kingsley. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly ran a drug distribution network in the area. Items recovered from them included five gallons of fermented cannabis mixture, popularly referred to as “Monkey Tail,” along with large quantities of substances believed to be Indian hemp and other illegal drugs.
Police Custody and Ongoing Investigations
The suspects and the recovered exhibits are currently in police custody as investigations continue. The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, praised the operatives for their diligence and professionalism. He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining aggressive operations against drug trafficking and other organized crimes, emphasizing that illicit drugs are major drivers of cultism, armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent offenses. The commissioner also called on the public to remain vigilant and to provide timely, credible information that can assist in crime prevention and detection.
