Police bust drug hideout in Delta, arrest 56-year-old
Delta State Police bust a drug hideout in Owa-Abbi, arresting a 56-year-old suspect and recovering 21 bags of Indian hemp. Read about the Delta drug bust. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-bust-drug-hideout-in-delta-arrest-56-year-old/
On August 8th, 2026, Delta State Police Command's Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) conducted an intelligence-led raid on a suspected drug hideout in Ukwani Local Government Area. Lucky Oyiboka, a 56-year-old man, was arrested during the operation. The police discovered 21 bags of suspected Indian hemp, believed to be weed, at the location.
Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, initiated the crime-fighting effort that led to this bust. The suspect was reportedly involved in drug distribution, and an ongoing investigation is being conducted to determine the extent of the illicit drug network. The Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, emphasized the command's commitment to intelligence-led policing and urged the public to provide credible information to support the ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes.
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