GOMBE POLICE RECOVER 66 PARCELS OF INDIAN HEMP AFTER INTERCEPTING UNREGISTERED VEHICLE
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The Gombe State Police Command has recovered 66 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp after intercepting an unregistered vehicle along the Kuri–Deba Road.
The interception was carried out by officers of the Deba Division at about 9:30 pm on November 16, following what the police described as “credible intelligence” from surveillance operatives regarding the movement of unidentified men in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said the Divisional Police Officer immediately deployed a patrol team to the area after receiving the alert.
“On arrival, our operatives sighted three suspects attempting to deliver the suspected illicit substance to an accomplice on a motorcycle. However, on seeing the police team, the suspects abandoned the exhibits and fled the scene,” Abdullahi stated.
A search of the area led to the recovery of three bags containing 66 parcels of dried leaves “reasonably suspected to be Indian hemp”. The recovered items have since been secured as investigations continue.
Abdullahi added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Yahaya, commended the officers for their swift response, describing the operation as further proof of the command’s renewed commitment to tackling drug trafficking and related offences.
“This recovery is a testament to our resolve to rid Gombe State of crimes and criminal networks. We urge residents to continue providing useful and timely information to support police efforts,” he said.
The Command assured the public that efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects, with further updates to be released as investigations advance.
In a similar incident in June, police operatives in Ondo State arrested two suspected drug peddlers and recovered 50 bags of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
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