The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 29 suspects and recovered suspected illicit drugs and other items during coordinated raids on criminal hideouts in Yola, Jimeta and surrounding areas.
According to a statement by the Command, the operation was conducted by operatives of the Yola Area Command under the leadership of ACP Grace Sanda, following a directive by the Commissioner of Police, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, to intensify raids on criminal hideouts across the state.
The Police said the operation led to the recovery of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, Tramadol capsules, wraps of suspected illicit substances, pipes, lighters, bottles and other items believed to be used in the consumption and distribution of illicit drugs.
All 29 suspects are currently in Police custody as investigations continue to determine their individual roles and identify other persons linked to the alleged activities.
The Commissioner of Police commended the Area Commander, Divisional Police Officers and other operatives involved in the operation, directing them to sustain intelligence-led raids across the state.
The Command also urged residents to provide timely and credible information to the Police to help combat criminal activities and maintain peace and security in Adamawa State.
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