The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of dealing in illegal drugs during an operation in Yelwa, Bauchi metropolis.
The suspects, identified as 38-year-old Yunusa Iliya from Yalwan Kagadama and 20-year-old Emmanuel Linus from Yalwan Tsakani, were apprehended on November 9 by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU).
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, explaining that the operation followed intelligence reports about illegal drug sales in the Ambassador Area of Yelwa.
According to the police, the suspects were allegedly caught while selling the substances to customers.
A search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of several suspected illicit drugs from both men.
Items recovered from Iliya included 11 sachets and 46 pieces of tramadol, 10 pieces of Kolos, 61 white tablets and 41 Yellow Boys.
The police also recovered five 100mg tramadol capsules, 230 Exol tablets and 11 Yellow Boys from Linus.
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The Command explained that the arrests were part of its ongoing efforts to tackle drug-related activities across Bauchi State.
It added that within the previous 20 days, operatives had arrested six suspected drug dealers in five separate operations and recovered different quantities of illicit substances.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, praised the officers for their vigilance, professionalism and prompt response to intelligence reports.
He warned individuals involved in drug trafficking and other criminal activities to desist, assuring residents that the Command would continue its crackdown.
The police further disclosed that investigations were ongoing and the suspects would be charged in court after their completion.
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