Police Raid Black Spots in Delta, Arrest 270, Seize Illicit Drugs
The Delta State Police Command has arrested over 270 suspects and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs following coordinated raids on criminal hideouts across parts of the state.
The operations, carried out between March 25 and 26, 2026, targeted identified black spots in Warri, Uvwie, Jeddo, and Ughelli, as part of intensified efforts to dismantle criminal networks and curb drug-related activities.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Edafe Bright, the raids were intelligence-driven and executed by operatives led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, alongside tactical units including the Buffalo Team, Crack Squad, and Rapid Response Squad.
He said the first phase of the operation covered Warri South, Uvwie, and Okpe Local Government Areas, where 59 suspects—comprising 51 males and eight females—were arrested at various criminal hideouts, including a notorious bush bar.
“Most of the locations raided, particularly some hotels, were found to be operating as brothels and safe havens for criminal elements. Some suspected cultists on the Command’s watch list were also apprehended,” the statement said.
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Recovered exhibits during the operation include substances suspected to be codeine, crack cocaine, “loud,” “colos,” and weeds believed to be Indian hemp.
In a follow-up operation on March 26, police teams extended the crackdown to Ughelli town, targeting hotspots such as Epini Hotel along the Ughelli–Patani Expressway, Torsac Hotel, and Primaria Guest House.
The raid led to the arrest of an additional 213 suspects, bringing the total number of arrests to over 270.
Police said large quantities of suspected illicit substances, including Canadian loud, CSC syrup, tramadol, swinol, and Indian hemp, were recovered during the operation.
All suspects and exhibits have been handed over to relevant police units, including the Divisional Police Officer of ‘A’ Division, Ughelli, the Rapid Response Squad, and the CP Special Assignment Team for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining the ongoing crackdown across Delta State, including Sapele and surrounding areas, to rid communities of criminal elements.
He also urged residents to support law enforcement agencies with credible and timely information to enhance crime prevention and public safety.
By PRNigeria
