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Two Delta minors found in drug den as police arrest 22

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  • Police in Delta State arrested 22 suspects and rescued two minors during raids on drug dens in Ozoro and Abraka communities.
  • The operation targeted illicit drug trafficking and related crimes, uncovering a suspected drug den allegedly operated by the minors' father.
  • Authorities are committed to dismantling drug networks and protecting vulnerable individuals, urging community cooperation for ongoing intelligence-led operations.

Delta State Police Command has arrested 22 individuals and rescued two minors during an intelligence-led operation targeting illicit drug dens and criminal hideouts in Ozoro and Abraka. The raids, conducted on July 21, are part of an ongoing campaign against drug trafficking and associated crimes within the state.

On 21st July 2026, at about 1500 hours, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, led operatives of the Command on a coordinated raid of identified illicit drug dens and criminal hideouts at Ofagbe Community, Ozoro, Ekrejeta, and the NUT Area, Abraka, following credible intelligence.

— SP Bright EdafeThe Police Public Relations Officer detailed the execution of the raid that led to the arrests and rescue.

The operation, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, focused on identified drug dens and criminal spots. Among those arrested were 19 males and three females, suspected of involvement in the sale, possession, and distribution of illicit substances. The rescue of the two minors from a suspected drug den, allegedly operated by their father, highlights a disturbing aspect of the crackdown.

The operation led to the arrest of 22 suspects, comprising 19 males and three females, for offences relating to the sale, possession, and distribution of illicit drugs.

— SP Bright EdafeThe PPRO provided specifics on the number and demographics of the suspects apprehended during the operation.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, stated that the rescued children have been placed in protective custody and will be transferred to the Delta State Ministry of Women Affairs for care and safeguarding. Investigations into the activities of the 22 arrested suspects are currently underway.

During the operation, operatives also rescued two minors who were found in a suspected drug den allegedly operated by their father.

— SP Bright EdafeThe PPRO highlighted the rescue of minors as a significant outcome of the raid.

Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, condemned the discovery of minors in such an environment, reaffirming the command's dedication to eradicating drug trafficking networks and safeguarding vulnerable populations. He encouraged continued community support through information sharing to sustain intelligence-led operations aimed at ridding Delta State of criminal activities.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, described the discovery of minors in a suspected drug environment as “deeply disturbing.”

— CP Yemi OyeniyiThe Commissioner of Police expressed his concern regarding the presence of children in drug dens.
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