Nigerian Navy Seizes Illicit Drugs, Arrests 3 Suspects In Akwa Ibom

Nigerian Navy Seizes Illicit Drugs, Arrests 3 Suspects In Akwa Ibom

The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom State, has intercepted illicit drugs and apprehended three suspected drug dealers in the state. Captain Uche Aneke, the Commanding Officer, revealed this development in Ibaka on Thursday while handing over the suspects to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)…..READ ALSO Nigerian Navy Raises Alarm Over Economic Loss From Illegal Oil Operations

According to Captain Aneke, the suspects were apprehended around 10 am on Tuesday following actionable intelligence provided by a concerned member of the public. The suspects were intercepted on a fiber boat transporting approximately 4,320 ampoules of Pethidine 100 mg/2ml injection solution, a controlled synthetic opioid substance known for its high addiction potential.

Captain Aneke emphasized the Nigerian Navy’s unwavering commitment to eliminating criminal activities from the waterways. He assured that advanced technologies would continue to be deployed to detect and counter criminal activities along the water routes.

Upon receiving the suspects, Emmanuel Okon, Chief Superintendent of Narcotics at the NDLEA Command in Akwa Ibom, pledged to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. This collaborative effort between the Nigerian Navy and the NDLEA underscores the concerted action taken to combat drug trafficking and related crimes in the region.

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