Police arrest 22 for illicit drug trafficking, rescue two minors in Delta

The operatives of the Delta State Police Command have raided criminal hideouts across Ozoro and Abraka axis of the State, arresting 22 persons over illicit drug trafficking and related crimes.

During the intelligence-led operation, they also rescued two minors from the drugs dens.

Yemi Oyeniyi, the State Commissioner of Police (CP), who made the disclosure in a statement by Bright Edafe, the Command’s spokesman, said it was a significant breakthrough in the Command’s breakthrough in the sustained campaign against illicit drug trafficking and related crimes in the state.

“On July 21, 2026, at about 1500 hours, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, led operatives of the command on a coordinated raid of identified illicit drug dens and criminal hideouts at Ofagbe Community, Ozoro, Ekrejeta, and the NUT Area, Abraka, following credible intelligence”, he stated.

“The operation led to the arrest of 22 suspects, comprising 19 males and three females, for offences relating to the sale, possession, and distribution of illicit drugs. During the operation, operatives also rescued two minors who were found in a suspected drug den allegedly operated by their father”.

He disclosed that the children had been taken into protective custody and would be handed over to the Delta State Ministry of Women Affairs for appropriate care and safeguarding, while investigations into the activities of the suspects are ongoing.

Oyeniyi described the use of minors in environments associated with illicit drug activities as deeply disturbing and reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to dismantling drug networks and protecting vulnerable persons.

He urged parents, guardians, and community leaders to remain vigilant and continue to support the police with credible information.

Onyeniyi also assured that the command will sustain intelligence-led operations to rid the state of illicit drug activities and other forms of criminality.