{
  "id": 424552,
  "title": "Police bust drug hideout in Delta, arrest 56-year-old",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/police-bust-drug-hideout-in-delta-arrest-56-year-old",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T00:42:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-bust-drug-hideout-in-delta-arrest-56-year-old/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delta State Police Command's Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) has dismantled a suspected drug cartel and apprehended a 56-year-old man, Lucky Oyiboka, in a recent operation. The command's Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, announced this in a statement to journalists in Warri. The arrest came after receiving credible intelligence, leading the VCRU to conduct an intelligence-led raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Ukwani Local Government Area on August 8, 2026. During the operation, authorities recovered 21 bags of suspected Indian hemp, commonly known as weed. Preliminary investigations suggest Oyiboka was involved in drug distribution, and authorities are intensifying the probe to uncover the full extent of the illicit drug network. The Command's Chief of Police, Commissioner Yemi Oyeniyi, emphasized the state's dedication to intelligence-led policing and vowed to dismantle criminal networks and curb drug proliferation. The public is urged to provide credible and timely information, with the assurance that informant identities will remain confidential.",
  "summary": "Delta State Police bust a drug hideout in Owa-Abbi, arresting a 56-year-old suspect and recovering 21 bags of Indian hemp. Read about the Delta drug bust. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-bust-drug-hideout-in-delta-arrest-56-year-old/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "NSW Police forced to reopen investigation into Sydney gay club drug raids",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/nsw-police-forced-to-reopen-investigation-into-sydney-gay-club-drug",
        "published": "2026-08-10T00:06:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Police bust drug hideout in Delta, arrest 56-year-old",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/police-bust-drug-hideout-in-delta-arrest-56-year-old-425833",
        "published": "2026-08-10T00:42:18.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}