The Delta State Police Command has achieved another major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse. In separate intelligence-driven operations across the state, three suspected drug traffickers were arrested, and large quantities of hard drugs were recovered.
Operation at First Niger Bridge
According to the command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, the operations took place on June 3, 2026, and were executed by different tactical units. At the First Niger Bridge Head in Asaba, operatives from the Special Enquiry Unit intercepted a Mercedes truck with registration number KRV 837 ZN during a routine stop-and-search.
The driver, 47-year-old Obinna Nwosu, a resident of Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, initially claimed he was transporting plumbing materials. However, a thorough search revealed a substantial cache of illicit drugs concealed within the vehicle.
Items recovered 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), commonly known as “Molly.” Nwosu was taken into custody, and investigators are working to trace other individuals connected to the consignment.
Raid in Ika North East
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 centre in Alegbo Community, Owa-Alero, Ika North East Local Government Area. Two suspects, Henry Edward and Okwudili Kingsley, were arrested.
Preliminary investigations suggest the duo operated a drug distribution network within the community and surrounding areas. The team recovered five gallons of fermented cannabis mixture known as “Monkey Tail,” along with large quantities of substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other prohibited drugs.
The suspects and recovered exhibits remain in police custody as investigations continue to uncover the full extent of the operation and identify possible accomplices.
