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Troops, NDLEA arrest nine suspected drug peddlers in Delta

Troops of the 90 Amphibious Battalion, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested nine suspected drug peddlers in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. According to security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, the suspects were arrested at about 11:40 p.m. on September 26, 2026, during an […] Troops, NDLEA arrest nine suspected…

Troops, NDLEA arrest nine suspected drug peddlers in Delta

On September 26, 2026, in the Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, troops from the 90 Amphibious Battalion collaborated with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) personnel to apprehend nine individuals suspected of drug peddling. According to security sources, the operation took place at approximately 11:40 p.m. in the Oghara community.

The suspects were seized around 11:40 p.m. during the joint effort by the troops and NDLEA operatives. During the raid, authorities recovered a total of 13 sachets containing 100mg Tramadol, one carton of Codeine, two cartons of cough syrup, 25 grams of suspected cannabis, and 25 sachets of cannabis-cake recipe. The seized suspects and the recovered items were promptly delivered to the NDLEA office in Sapele for a comprehensive investigation and subsequent appropriate legal action.

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