Police nab 22 suspects, rescue two minors in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested 22 suspects linked to illicit drug trafficking and rescued two minors during an intelligence-led operation across the Ozoro and Abraka areas of the state.
Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Thursday that the suspects were arrested at about 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday following a coordinated raid on identified illicit drug dens and criminal hideouts.
“On 21st July 2026, at about 1500 hours, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, led operatives of the command on a coordinated raid of identified illicit drug dens and criminal hideouts at the Ofagbe community, Ozoro, Ekrejeta, and the NUT Area, Abraka, following credible intelligence,” he said.
Mr Edafe said the operation led to the arrest of 22 suspects, comprising 19 males and three females, for offences relating to the sale, possession, and distribution of illicit drugs.
He added that during the operation, operatives also rescued two minors who were found in a suspected drug den allegedly operated by their father.
“The children have been taken into protective custody. They will be handed over to the Delta State Ministry of Women Affairs for appropriate care and safeguarding,” he said.
He added that investigations into the activities of the suspects are ongoing.
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