The Delta State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of dealing in illicit drugs and recovered 132 sachets of 100mg Tramadol during a stop-and-search operation in Asaba.
The Punch reported that the state Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.
Edafe said the suspects were arrested on August 13 after officers attached to Operation Delta Shield intercepted a Toyota Hiace bus during a patrol along Nnebisi Road, Asaba.
According to the police spokesperson, a search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of 132 sachets of Tramadol and the arrest of two 54-year-old men identified as Hillary Osondu and Abubakar Bello.
“A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 132 sachets of 100mg Tramadol and the arrest of two suspects, Hillary Osondu, 54, and Abubakar Bello, 54,” the statement read.
The police said the suspects remained in custody while investigators continued their inquiry.
“The suspects are in custody, while investigation is ongoing.”
In a separate incident, police operatives in Warri recovered a stolen vehicle less than two hours after receiving a report of the theft.
Edafe said the ‘A’ Division, Warri, received a report on August 13 that an ash-coloured 2003 Toyota Corolla, with registration number WW-579MD, had been stolen from where it was parked at Awani Close, Ajamugha, Warri.
Detectives from the division, working alongside the Dragon Patrol Team, launched an immediate operation and located the vehicle along Winners Church Road, Ughelli.
The police spokesperson said efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest those responsible for the vehicle theft.
