Police raid criminal hideout, arrest suspected drug dealer, recover cable wires in Uyo

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command conducted a raid on a criminal hideout in Uyo Local Government Area. During the raid, they apprehended a suspect, Gideon David, who has been arrested in connection with suspected drug dealing. Additionally, a significant quantity of Indian hemp, commonly known as weed, was recovered during the search.

The police's Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed the operation in a statement. She revealed that the raid was initiated following credible intelligence about illicit substance sales in the area. Police operations resulted in the arrest of the suspect, Gideon David, who is currently in custody as investigators determine the extent of his alleged involvement and identify any other individuals connected to the criminal activity.

A separate incident occurred on the same day when detectives were alerted about a theft at a Company located at Udoudoma by Tropicana, Uyo. The officers responded swiftly and apprehended Godwin Paulinus, who is being held in connection with the alleged offense. During the search, cable wires were discovered in the suspect's possession.

The police are continuing their investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ascertain if additional individuals were involved. These proactive measures aim to address the ongoing initiative against black spots in the region, with ongoing discreet investigations underway to identify and apprehend other suspects linked to these crimes.