The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested three suspected drug dealers during a raid on a notorious drug hotspot along Ihama Road, GRA, Benin City, Edo State.
The operation led to the recovery of illicit substances, including synthetic cannabis and Nitrous Oxide, popularly known as Laughing Gas.
One of the suspects, 26-year-old Omoreghan Paul, was arrested with 3.17 grams of Cannabis Loud, while two others, Omoruyi Osarobo and Obed Osagie, were found with six cylinders of Nitrous Oxide.
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The agency disclosed that the area, previously known for open drug sales and other illicit activities, became deserted following the deployment of a 24-hour patrol team conducting stop-and-search operations.
Edo State NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, said the raid followed a directive by the agency’s Chairman, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), to flush out drug dealers and intensify efforts against illicit drug activities.
He assured residents that the crackdown would continue as the command works towards making Edo State drug-free.
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