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Police arrest three suspected drug traffickers, recover Tramadol, others in Delta

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Delta State Police arrested three suspected drug traffickers and seized a significant quantity of hard drugs.
  • Operations led to the recovery of 13,000 sachets of 100mg Tramadol, along with other controlled substances, from a truck.
  • Two other suspects were arrested in a separate raid on a drug distribution center, where "Monkey Tail" cannabis mixture was found.

The Delta State Police Command has arrested three suspected drug traffickers and recovered large quantities of illicit substances in separate operations across the state.

a meticulous search of the vehicle led to the recovery of thirteen thousand (13,000) sachets of 100mg Tramadol, one hundred (100) sachets of 225mg Tramadol, one hundred (100) sachets of Swinol, three hundred (300) sachets of Rohypnol, sixty (60) sachets of Codeine Phosphate tablets, and one hundred (100) tablets of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), popularly known as ‘Molly’

— Delta State Police CommandThe Delta State Police Command detailed the specific drugs recovered from a trafficker's truck.

In one operation on June 3, 2026, police intercepted a Mercedes truck at the First Niger Bridge Head, Asaba. The driver, Obinna Nwosu, initially claimed he was transporting plumbing materials. However, a search of the vehicle uncovered a substantial consignment of controlled substances concealed within.

The recovered drugs included thirteen thousand sachets of 100mg Tramadol, one hundred sachets of 225mg Tramadol, one hundred sachets of Swinol, three hundred sachets of Rohypnol, sixty sachets of Codeine Phosphate tablets, and one hundred tablets of MDMA, commonly known as 'Molly'. Nwosu is in custody, and investigations are ongoing to identify other members of the trafficking network.

the suspect has been taken into custody and investigations aimed at identifying other persons connected to the illicit consignment are ongoing

— Delta State Police CommandThe Command stated the status of the investigation following the arrest of a suspected drug trafficker.

In a separate incident the same day, operatives raided a suspected drug distribution center in Alegbo Community, Owa-Alero. Two suspects, Henry Edward and Okwudili Kingsley, were apprehended. Police seized five gallons of fermented cannabis mixture, known as "Monkey Tail," along with other illicit substances, suggesting the suspects operated a local drug distribution network.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly operating a drug distribution network within the area.

— Delta State Police CommandPolice provided preliminary findings on the suspects arrested at a drug distribution center.

CP Yemi Oyeniyi, Commissioner of Police for Delta State Command, commended the operatives for their professionalism. He reiterated the command's commitment to sustained aggressive operations against drug trafficking and organized crime, emphasizing that illicit drugs are a major enabler of insecurity, including cultism and armed robbery.

the suspects and exhibits are in police custody while further investigations are ongoing

— Delta State Police CommandThe Command confirmed the status of the suspects and seized items from the Alegbo Community raid.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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