The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers during an intelligence-led operation in the Ambassador Area of Yelwa, Bauchi metropolis.
The suspects, identified as 38-year-old Yunusa Iliya and 20-year-old Emmanuel Linus, were reportedly arrested on November 9 by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crimes Response Unit while allegedly selling illicit substances to customers.
Items recovered from Iliya included 11 sachets and 46 pieces of tramadol, 10 pieces of Colorado, 61 white tablets and 41 Yellow Boys.
Police also recovered five 100mg tramadol capsules, 230 tablets of Exol and 11 Yellow Boys from Linus.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed the arrests in a statement, saying the operation followed credible intelligence about drug sales in the area.
The police said the arrests formed part of sustained efforts to dismantle drug distribution networks across Bauchi State. It added that six suspected dealers had been arrested in five separate operations within the preceding 20 days.
Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu commended the operatives and warned those involved in illicit drug activities to desist.
The suspects remain in police custody, while investigations are ongoing ahead of possible prosecution.
The operation highlights continuing law-enforcement efforts to tackle drug distribution, an issue with wider implications for public safety and community wellbeing.
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