Police raid suspected drug hideout in Delta, seize 21 bags of Indian hemp
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man and recovered 21 bags of suspected Indian hemp during an intelligence-led operation in Ukwani Local Government Area. The operation was carried out by operatives of the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit at Owa-Abbi on August 8, 2026. The Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, […] The post Police raid suspected drug…
On August 8, 2026, police in the Delta State raided a suspected drug hideout located in Ukwani Local Government Area. The operation was conducted by the Violent Crime Response Unit of the Delta State Police Command, targeting the city of Owa-Abbi. The raid resulted in the arrest of a 56-year-old man, identified as Lucky Oyiboka, and the seizure of 21 bags of suspected Indian hemp.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, revealed the details in a statement to journalists. Preliminary investigations suggest that Oyiboka was involved in the distribution of illicit drugs. The investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of the illicit drug network and to identify other individuals connected to the operation.
The arrested suspect is currently in custody and will be charged to court once the investigation is complete. Delta State's Police Commissioner, Yemi Oyeniyi, emphasized the command's commitment to intelligence-led policing and its ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities and the proliferation of illegal drugs in the region.
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