Navy recovers 114,500 litres of petroleum products, arrests 10 drug suspects
The Nigerian Navy has recovered 114,500 litres of petroleum products suspected to be linked to crude oil theft and illegal refining in Rivers State, while arresting 10 suspects in a joint anti-illicit drug operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State. In a statement issued on Friday, the Director of Naval Information, […] Navy recovers 114,500 litres of petroleum…
The Nigerian Navy and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have jointly achieved significant successes in combating illicit activities in Nigeria. On October 15, 2026, the Navy recovered 114,500 litres of petroleum products, suspected to be linked to crude oil theft and illegal refining, from a site in Orashi Forest, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.
This operation was conducted in response to credible intelligence and resulted in the arrest of 10 suspects. Additionally, a separate anti-drug operation between October 14 and 15, 2026, led to the seizure of 10 suspects and substances suspected to include cocaine, methamphetamine, tramadol, cannabis, cannabis seeds, Colorado, and other related exhibits in Uvwie, Eboh Road, Jakpa Road, Ozuaka community, Orogun, Otokutu, and Ughelli in Delta State.
Both operations highlight the joint efforts of the Navy and NDLEA in addressing threats to national security, with the Navy focusing on petroleum resource theft and illegal refining, while the NDLEA targets the distribution of illicit drugs.
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