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Police detain four suspected drug dealers in Akwa Ibom

The police command in Akwa Ibom says it has detained four suspected illicit drug dealers in Uyo, the state capital.

• August 24, 2025
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The police command in Akwa Ibom says it has detained four suspected illicit drug dealers in Uyo, the state capital.

The command’s public relations officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Sunday.

Mr John said the operatives of the command. based on credible information, conducted a series of raids on several suspected illicit drug black spots with Uyo at approximately 10:00 p.m. on August 18.

He said the coordinated operation led to the arrest of four male suspects in Uyo.

​The command’s spokesperson said a large quantity of suspected illicit drugs and substances suspected to be Indian hemp were recovered.

Mr ​John said the investigation was ongoing.

(NAN)

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