NDLEA RAIDS NOTORIOUS EDO DRUG SPOT, ARRESTS THREE SUSPECTS
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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, has raided a notorious drug hotspot along Ihama Road, GRA, Benin City, arresting three suspects and recovering illicit substances, including synthetic cannabis and Nitrous Oxide, popularly known as laughing gas.
The operation followed increased surveillance and security measures in the area, which is reportedly notorious for drug sales and abuse, with young boys allegedly selling illicit substances openly to motorists.
The area, also known for commercial sex activities, was reportedly deserted on Wednesday and Thursday after the deployment of a patrol team for 24-hour stop-and-search operations.
The suspects arrested were identified as Omoreghan Paul, 26, who was allegedly found with 3.17 grammes of Cannabis Loud, as well as Omoruyi Osarobo and Obed Osagie, who hail from Orhionmwon and Uhunmwonde Local Government Areas of Edo State, respectively.
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The two other suspects were reportedly found in possession of six cylinders of Nitrous Oxide.
The Edo State NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, said the operation followed a directive by the agency’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), to rid the area of drug dealers and commercial sex workers allegedly providing cover for illicit drug activities.
Ofoyeju said the directive had yielded positive results, adding that the operation would be intensified and sustained.
“The directive of the Chairman to flush out drug peddlers and commercial sex workers who give cover to illicit drug activities has yielded positive results, but this operation will be intensified and sustained. No stone will be left unturned in ensuring a drug-free Edo State.
“Our operatives raided the notorious drug spot at Ihama Road, GRA, Benin City and arrested three suspects and recovered illicit substances such as synthetic cannabis and Nitrous Oxide known as Laughing Gas,” he said.
He assured residents that the command would sustain the operation, warning that drug traffickers and dealers would have no hiding place in the state.
The commander added that the agency remained committed to eliminating illicit substances in Edo State and called for the cooperation of relevant stakeholders.
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