Delta Police Arrest Counterfeit Dollar, Drug Suspects
Delta Police arrested six suspects in separate operations involving counterfeit currency and suspected illicit drug distribution.
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested several suspects linked to Counterfeit Dollar and illegal drug activities during separate intelligence-led operations across the state.
The first operation targeted a group accused of defrauding members of the public with fake United States dollar notes. Acting on intelligence, police officers arrested Joshua Nwaosa, Daniel Arhewe, Prince Chukwuma, and John Egwuba along Nnebisi Road, Asaba. Investigators said the suspects admitted during preliminary questioning that they operated from a hideout in Asaba and used a red, unregistered Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV for their activities.
Following the arrests, officers carried out a raid at the identified location and recovered 1,600 counterfeit US dollar bills along with military camouflage hidden inside the premises. Bright Edafe, spokesperson for the command, confirmed the development and stated that investigations remain ongoing to uncover the full extent of the group’s operations.
In a separate intelligence-driven operation on 9 June, personnel from the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) raided the communities of Owaliru and Alihame in Ika North-East Local Government Area. During the operation, officers arrested two women, Ifeoma Egbule, 36, and Anayeokwu Florence, 51.
Police recovered significant quantities of suspected illegal substances, including GH Gold, Colorado, Cannabis, and Canadian Loud. The substances were seized and taken into custody alongside the suspects.
According to Edafe, early findings suggest the women played active roles in distributing the prohibited substances within the area. Authorities are continuing efforts to identify and apprehend other members of the suspected drug distribution network.
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, praised the operatives for their professionalism and dedication. He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing aimed at dismantling criminal networks and improving public safety across Delta State.
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