Anambra police arrest suspected drug dealer with ₦5.8m haul
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- Anambra State Police Command arrested a 28-year-old suspected drug dealer, Chinedu Nwankwo.
- Police recovered illicit substances including Cannabis Sativa, Methamphetamine, and Colorado, valued at ₦5.8 million.
- Investigators are examining potential links between the seized drugs and activities that could disrupt the ongoing local government elections.
The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 28-year-old man identified as Chinedu Nwankwo, who is suspected of dealing in illicit drugs. The arrest occurred during an intelligence-driven patrol operation along the Nteje-Otuocha Road in the Anambra East Local Government Area.
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old suspected drug dealer, identified as Chinedu Nwankwo, and recovered a large quantity of suspected Cannabis Sativa, Methamphetamine and Colorado, estimated at ₦5.8 million.
Operatives recovered a significant quantity of suspected Cannabis Sativa, Methamphetamine, and Colorado (Colos). The total estimated value of the seized substances is ₦5.8 million. Preliminary investigations suggest Nwankwo was transporting these drugs to various areas, including Otuocha, Anyamelium, Nzam, Umuleri, and Aguleri, for distribution to suspected criminal elements.
The suspect was arrested in the early hours of today, 29th August 2026, by operatives of the Rapid Response Team during an intelligence-driven patrol operation along the Nteje-Otuocha Road.
Authorities are also investigating whether the seized consignments have any connection to activities aimed at disrupting the ongoing local government elections in the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Ama, noted that illicit drugs can fuel criminal activities and has urged officers to maintain targeted operations.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect was allegedly conveying the illicit substances to Otuocha, Anyamelium, Nzam, Umuleri and Aguleri areas for delivery to suspected criminal elements.
Nwankwo and the recovered exhibits are in police custody. The investigation aims to uncover the full extent of his alleged network and identify any other individuals involved. The police command emphasized its commitment to intensifying intelligence-led operations and raids on criminal hideouts.
Investigators are also examining the alleged connection of the consignments with activities capable of disrupting the ongoing Local Government Council elections in the State.
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