Delta police arrest suspected drug dealer, intercept large quantity of Indian hemp
Metro Delta police arrest suspected drug dealer, intercept large quantity of Indian hemp Published on April 10, 2026 By Daniel Chibuike googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug dealer and intercepted a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp in separate operations across the state. Last Wednesday, operatives of Ugborikoko Division, while on routine traffic duties along Airport Road, Effurun, intercepted a tricyclist, one Evans Emmanuel Akpowene, whose actions raised suspicion. A search of the tricycle, prompted by a strong odour emanating from it, led to the recovery of a large quantity of substances suspected to be illicit drugs, including Indian hemp, Canada Loud, Colorado, and Monkey Tail. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The suspect, along with the exhibits and the tricycle bearing registration number EFR 173 VD, are in custody while investigation is ongoing. Similarly, operatives of Dragon Patrol Team, while on stop-and-search duty along Ozoro/Kwale Road by Ebendo Community, Ndokwa West LGA, intercepted a gold-coloured Sienna bus with registration number KTU 276 JV. On sighting the policemen, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into the bush. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 21 bags of substances suspected to be Indian hemp. The state Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), Edafe Bright confirmed that the exhibits, tricycle and vehicle have been recovered while effort to arrest the fleeing suspect is ongoing. He urged members of the public, particularly youths, to desist from engaging in illicit drug activities, and encouraged residents to support the Police with useful information that can aid ongoing operations. Don't Miss Abia homeland security suspends female staff over alleged involvement in vandalism You may like Easter: Delta Police deploy officers, assures adequate security Delta Police Commissioner orders deployment of personnel for Eid-el-Fitri celebration Terrorism Allegations: Delta Police to quiz university don, community leaders, others Delta Police arrest man in possession of 875 rounds of live ammunition Delta Police Command deploys personnel ahead Eid-el-Fitr celebration Hardship: Delta Police invite Rights Activist, Israel Joe over planned protest