Police raid illicit drug trafficking hideout in Akwa Ibom, arrest three
Police Raid Yields Arrests and Drug Seizures in Akwa Ibom State
UYO, Nigeria — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command conducted a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in the Market Square area of Ete-Okopedi, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, on Thursday, November 12, resulting in the arrests of three individuals believed to be involved in drug trafficking.
According to DSP Timfon John, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, authorities seized a variety of suspected illicit drugs during the operation. The arrested individuals have been identified as Emmanuel Thompson, 21, Isaac Monday, 24, and Victor Etukakpan, 25.
In a statement released in Uyo, John detailed the findings from the raid. “A thorough search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of several exhibits suspected to be connected with the illicit drug trade and other unlawful activities,” the statement said. Among the recovered items were a manual grinder containing seeds believed to be Indian hemp, a transparent pack of substances suspected to be hard drugs, and 16 pieces of white substances similarly suspected to be illicit narcotics.
Additional confiscated items included two cards of Tramadol capsules, each containing eight and three capsules, respectively; approximately 30 wraps of dried weed presumed to be Indian hemp; and various electronics, such as three Android mobile phones and a power bank.
The police also recovered a sealed sachet of an unidentified Chinese product, a Type-C charging cord, two small torchlights, and cash totaling N27,200, among other items.
The suspects are currently undergoing screening and profiling as part of ongoing investigations. Authorities aim to determine their specific roles in the alleged drug trade and to identify potential links to broader distribution networks and additional locations used for illicit activities.
