Police nab 3 suspects with large quantities of drugs in Delta

By Ayorinde Oluokun

Police operatives have arrested three suspected drug traffickers with recovery of large quantities of hard drugs in two separate operations in Delta State.

SP Bright Edafe, the spokesperson for the Command who revealed this in a statement on Friday said one of the suspects, Obinna Nwosu was arrested on 3 June 2026 by operatives of the Special Enquiry Unit deployed on stop-and-search duty at the First Niger Bridge Head, inward Asaba, the state capita.

According to the statement, the police operatives intercepted a Mercedes truck with registration number KRV 837 ZN driven by Nwosu who claimed he was transporting plumbing materials.

But a search of the vehicle by the police operatives 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 one hundred 100 tablets of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), popularly known as “Molly”.

Edafe said the suspect has been taken into custody and investigations aimed at identifying other persons connected to the illicit consignment is ongoing.

The spokesperson added that 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 which two suspects identified as Henry Edward and Okwudili Kingsley were arrested.

The Delta Police Command spokesperson said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly operating a drug distribution network within the area.

He listed hard drugs recovered from them to include 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.

Edafe quoted Delta Commissioner of Police CP Yemi Oyeniyi as commending 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.”