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Police in Anambra state have arrested two male suspected illicit drug dealers operating in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Tuesday said the suspects, identified as Nzube Onyedikachukwu, alias “Onyeoma,” 47, and Ugochukwu Azia, 20 were arrested by operatives of the Command, attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu.
He said large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis sativa, methamphetamine and other illicit drugs valued at ₦6,200,000, as well as the sum of ₦598,400 in cash were recovered during the raid.
He said, “Following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected illicit drug dealers operating in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, operatives of the Command, attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, in the early hours of today 11th August, 2026, stormed a suspected criminal hideout in Obosi.
“Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspects are allegedly involved in the distribution of illicit drugs, while the location is being used as a gathering point by suspected criminal elements after carrying out their operations. Some of the suspected criminals reportedly fled the scene upon sighting the Police.
“The suspects are currently in Police custody, while investigation has commenced to establish the source and distribution network of the suspected illicit drugs, identify other persons connected to the operation and ascertain the circumstances surrounding the cash recovered.
“To this end, CP Nnanna Oji Ama reiterated that the Command will sustain intelligence-led raids, targeted operations and proactive policing aimed at dismantling criminal hideouts and denying criminals safe havens within the State.
“The Commissioner further urged residents, traditional institutions, community leaders and other stakeholders to continue supporting the Police with credible and timely information on suspicious persons, criminal activities and identified criminal hideouts.”
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