Police arrest two suspected drug dealers in Delta, recover 132 sachets of tramadol
Operatives of Police Patrol Team attached to Operation Delta Shield on stop-and-search duty along Nnebisi Road, Asaba, have arrested two suspected drug dealers. The suspects were identified as Hillary Osondu and Abubakar Bello. One hundred and thirty-two (132) sachets of tramadol were allegedly recovered from them on Thursday. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright […] Police…
On Thursday, police officers from the Delta Shield Operation conducted a stop-and-search operation on Nnebisi Road in Asaba. They arrested two individuals, identified as Hillary Osondu and Abubakar Bello, suspected of drug trafficking. The suspects were aged 54 years each. Police recovered 132 sachets of tramadol, a potent opioid painkiller, from the two men.
Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest in a statement to DAILY POST correspondent in Warri. He provided details of the operation, stating that the suspects were intercepted in a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number ZBL-549-XA. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of tramadol sachets and the apprehension of the two suspects. They are currently in police custody, and an ongoing investigation is being conducted.
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the swift actions of the police officers involved in the operation. He urged other officers to continue their proactive and intelligence-led policing efforts to maintain the momentum in combating drug trafficking.
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