{
  "id": 9279453,
  "title": "Police recover cocaine, methamphetamine, Scottish loud in Abia, nab dealer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/police-recover-cocaine-methamphetamine-scottish-loud-in-abia-nab",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T05:36:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/23/police-recover-cocaine-methamphetamine-scottish-loud-in-abia-nab-dealer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Abia State Police Command has apprehended a 49-year-old man, Prince Chukwudi Eguzouwa, from Ahiabubi in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, suspected of being a drug dealer. The command also announced the seizure of bags containing suspected narcotics, including Cannabis Sativa, “Scottish Loud,” methamphetamine, cocaine, and other illicit substances. According to a press release by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, the operation was carried out in response to intelligence provided and in alignment with the directives from the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Afolabi, and the Inspector-General of Police's emphasis on intelligence-led policing. On September 18, 2026, a well-coordinated raid was conducted on criminal hideouts in Ahiabubi, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, leading to the arrest of the suspect, notorious within the community for drug dealings. Following the completion of investigations on September 22, 2026, the suspect was brought before a court and taken into custody. CP Wilfred Afolabi, commenting on the development, emphasized the command's dedication to intelligence-driven policing and issued a stern warning that the state would no longer tolerate criminal activities.",
  "summary": "Abia State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old suspected drug dealer, Prince Chukwudi Eguzouwa, a native of Ahiabubi, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State. The Police Command also said it recovered bags containing substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, “Scottish Loud,” methamphetamine, cocaine and other hard drugs. A press release by the […] Police recover cocaine,…",
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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."
}