The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug dealer and intercepted a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp in separate operations across the state.
Last Wednesday, operatives of Ugborikoko Division, while on routine traffic duties along Airport Road, Effurun, intercepted a tricyclist, one Evans Emmanuel Akpowene, whose actions raised suspicion.
A search of the tricycle, prompted by a strong odour emanating from it, led to the recovery of a large quantity of substances suspected to be illicit drugs, including Indian hemp, Canada Loud, Colorado, and Monkey Tail.
The suspect, along with the exhibits and the tricycle bearing registration number EFR 173 VD, are in custody while investigation is ongoing.
Similarly, operatives of Dragon Patrol Team, while on stop-and-search duty along Ozoro/Kwale Road by Ebendo Community, Ndokwa West LGA, intercepted a gold-coloured Sienna bus with registration number KTU 276 JV.
On sighting the policemen, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into the bush.
A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 21 bags of substances suspected to be Indian hemp.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), Edafe Bright confirmed that the exhibits, tricycle and vehicle have been recovered while effort to arrest the fleeing suspect is ongoing.
He urged members of the public, particularly youths, to desist from engaging in illicit drug activities, and encouraged residents to support the Police with useful information that can aid ongoing operations.
Delta police arrest suspected drug dealer, intercept large quantity of Indian hemp
