The Delta State Police Command has arrested 22 suspected drug dealers and rescued two minors during a series of coordinated operations aimed at combating drug-related crimes and protecting vulnerable children across the state.
The arrests were made following intelligence-led raids on suspected drug hotspots by operatives of the command. Police said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks involved in the distribution and sale of illicit substances.
According to the command, various quantities of suspected hard drugs and other incriminating items were recovered during the operation. The suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting investigators with information that could lead to the arrest of other members of the syndicates.
The police also disclosed that two minors were rescued during the operation. The children, believed to have been exposed to criminal activities, have been placed under protective care while efforts are underway to reunite them with their families and provide the necessary support.
The Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling drug-related offences, noting that the abuse and trafficking of illicit drugs continue to fuel violent crimes, cultism, armed robbery, and other criminal activities in the state.
He urged residents to support law enforcement agencies by providing timely and credible information that would assist in identifying criminal hideouts and individuals involved in drug trafficking.
The police assured the public that investigations are ongoing and that all suspects found culpable would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Security experts have described the operation as a significant step in the fight against drug-related crime, stressing the need for sustained collaboration between security agencies, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders to curb the spread of illicit drugs and safeguard young people from criminal exploitation.
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