POLICE ARREST 28-YEAR-OLD SUSPECTED DRUG DEALER, RECOVER N5.8M ILLICIT SUBSTANCES IN ANAMBRA

By Chizoba Njaka
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‎The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old suspected drug dealer, identified as Chinedu Nwankwo, and recovered suspected Cannabis Sativa, Methamphetamine and Colorado, popularly known as “Colos,” valued at approximately N5.8 million. The arrest was made in the early hours of Aug. 29, by operatives of the Rapid Response Team during an intelligence-driven patrol along the Nteje–Otuocha Road.

‎According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was allegedly transporting the illicit substances to Otuocha, Anyamelium, Nzam, Umuleri and Aguleri for delivery to suspected criminal elements. The police are also investigating the alleged connection between the recovered consignments and activities capable of disrupting the ongoing Local Government Council elections in the state.

‎The suspect and the recovered exhibits have been taken into police custody as investigations continue to determine the full extent of his activities and identify other individuals who may be linked to the alleged drug distribution network.
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‎Commenting on the development, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, commended the operatives for their vigilance and sustained patrols, particularly during the election period.
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‎The CP noted that illicit drugs can contribute to criminality, explaining that drug trafficking and abuse could provide resources and embolden individuals involved in violent and other forms of crime. He therefore directed officers and men of the command to sustain intelligence-led operations and targeted raids on identified criminal hideouts and other locations of interest across the state.

‎CP Oji Ama said the operations would be carried out in collaboration with sister security agencies to prevent criminal activities and nip them in the bud. The command assured residents that it would continue to prioritise public safety and take necessary measures to protect the integrity of the electoral process across Anambra State.

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‎*Chizoba Njaka is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State “
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