Delta Police Smash Notorious Drug Syndicate, Seize 21 Bags of Indian Hemp

In a major breakthrough, operatives from the Violent Crime Response Unit of the Delta State Police Command have successfully dismantled a suspected drug cartel operating in the state. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, the operation was carried out on August 8, 2026, following credible intelligence. The VCRU operatives raided a suspected hideout at Owa-Abbi in Ukwani Local Government Area, where they arrested one Lucky Oyiboka, aged 56. A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of 21 bags of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in the distribution of illicit drugs. The police are intensifying their investigation to determine the extent of the drug network and identify other individuals connected to the operation. The suspect is currently in custody and will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, has reiterated the command's commitment to intelligence-led policing and sustained operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and curbing the proliferation of illicit drugs across the state. He urged the public to continue providing the police with credible and timely information, assuring that the identities of informants will be kept confidential.