…recover Trailer Truck, Seize Large Quantities of Illicit Drugs
By Sunday Apah
The Delta State Police Command has recorded major operational successes in its ongoing crackdown on crime across the state, resulting in the arrest of twenty-three (23) suspects, the recovery of a stolen HOWO trailer truck, and the seizure of large quantities of suspected illicit drugs in separate operations.
In a statement issued on Saturday, 23 May 2025, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, stated that the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, the Buffalo Team, and the Okpanam Patrol teams, acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, raided identified black spots, criminal hideouts, and brothels within the Okpanam axis and Asaba metropolis on 22 May 2025.
The operation targeted locations around Hausa Market, Okpanam, where twenty-two (22) male suspects were arrested. Exhibits recovered include seventy-two (72) bottles of CSC Codeine, eleven (11) packets of Tramadol, quantities of Swinol, Canadian Loud, and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.
The suspects and exhibits have been handed over to the Special Enquiry Unit (SEU) for profiling and further investigation. Suspects found culpable will be prosecuted.
Also, following a petition alleging the snatching of a trailer truck, stealing, and conspiracy, operatives of Operation Safe Delta tracked and recovered a stolen HOWO trailer truck with registration number KK/192 XA at Ifite-Awka, Anambra State.
The vehicle has been recovered and towed to Asaba, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.
In another breakthrough, operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS), Warri, on 22 May 2025, intercepted a tricycle during a stop-and-search operation along Esisi Road, Warri.
A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of thirteen (13) nylon bags containing substances suspected to be Indian hemp.
A 57-year-old female suspect was arrested in connection with the exhibit. Investigation is ongoing to determine the source and intended destination of the drugs.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, urged residents to continue supporting the Police with credible information, assuring that all suspects found culpable will be brought to justice.
