Delta trio arrested in possession of 640 grams of Canadian marijuana

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Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested three female suspects during a raid on drug hideouts in Ogbomoro and Ugolo communities in Warri metropolis.

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PUNCH Metro on Monday gathered that the operation was carried out by operatives attached to the Effurun Area Command following credible intelligence.

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The suspects were identified as Favour Isaac, 25; Favour Felix, 24; and Samson Precious, 19.

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The raid was reportedly conducted on May 7, 2026, at about 9:20pm.

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During the operation, police operatives executed a search warrant at the suspects’ hideouts along River Road in the Ogbomoro community.

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Recovered items included 21 bottles of CSC codeine, two canisters containing nitrous oxide, popularly known as “laughing gas,” two packs of suspected psychoactive chewing gum branded “Highness Gum,” and 640 grams of substances suspected to be Canadian Loud concealed in bags and containers.

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The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed in a statement on Monday that preliminary investigations revealed that one Rukewe Tega Isaac, who is currently at large, was allegedly the major supplier behind the drug network.

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Edafe said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspect and other members of the syndicate.

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Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, reiterated the command’s resolve to sustain aggressive operations against drug trafficking and related crimes across the state.

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He noted that the abuse and circulation of illicit drugs remained a major driver of violent crimes and social vices among youths and urged residents to continue supporting the police with timely information.

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