{
  "id": 16455689,
  "title": "Police Arrest 62-year-old with Gun, Recover Indian Hemp in Delta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/police-arrest-62-year-old-with-gun-recover-indian-hemp-in-delta",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T09:09:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/police-arrest-62-year-old-with-gun-recover-indian-hemp-in-delta/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Delta State Police Command apprehended a 62-year-old individual named Richard Nmorsi on October 21, 2026, for suspected firearm possession and a substance believed to be Indian hemp. According to the command's spokesperson, Bright Edafe, the arrest took place in Ubuluku, Sector III of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit, following an intelligence report. Edafe explained that the police executed a search warrant at the residence of Nmorsi in Ekuku-Agbor Community, Ika South Local Government Area, leading to the discovery of a locally made single-barrel firearm and 24 live cartridges, along with illicit substance suspected to be Indian hemp. The suspect and the seized items were subsequently placed under custody, with ongoing investigations pending. Edafe confirmed that the suspect will be charged to court once the investigation concludes.",
  "summary": "Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 62-year-old man identified as Richard Nmorsi, over alleged possession of fire arm and substance suspected to be indian hemp in the state. The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the suspect was arrested on October 21, 2026, by the operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU), […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Police arrest 62-year-old Richard Nmorsi in Delta State.",
    "Seized single-barrel firearm and 24 live cartridges.",
    "Suspected Indian hemp found during search warrant execution."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Targeted intelligence-led raids on residential properties signal an intensified crackdown by Delta State authorities against the local possession of illegal firearms and narcotics.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}