The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three suspected drug traffickers following a raid on an alleged criminal hideout in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of the state.
The operation, which took place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, was conducted at Market Square, Access Road, Ete-Okopedi, following intelligence reports.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo, noting that several substances suspected to be illicit drugs and other items linked to drug-related activities were recovered during the operation.
The arrested suspects were identified as Emmanuel Thompson, 21; Isaac Monday, 24; and Victor Etukakpan, 25.
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Items recovered from the hideout included a manual grinder containing seeds suspected to be Indian hemp, suspected hard drugs, 16 pieces of white substances, Tramadol capsules, approximately 30 wraps of dried weed suspected to be Indian hemp, and packaging materials.
Other exhibits included three Android mobile phones, an itel power bank, charging accessories, unidentified products and the sum of ₦27,200.
According to the police, the suspects are undergoing screening and profiling, while investigations are ongoing to determine their level of involvement, uncover possible links to wider drug distribution networks and identify other locations allegedly being used for illicit drug activities.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to tackling drug-related crimes and other criminal activities across the state.
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