The Delta Police Command says that 10 suspects are currently in its custody for allegedly being in possession of illicit drugs. The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Warri and made available to newsmen on Sunday. Edafe explained that the suspects were caught in Abbi Community, Ozoro in Isoko North Local Government Area of the state, on Friday.
He stated that the suspects comprised three males and seven females. The police spokesman added that the suspects were caught by operatives of the command’s Anti-Cult Unit during a raid on a brothel. Edafe stated that the raid followed credible information on the whereabouts of a wanted suspect, who allegedly committed arson in August.
“Illicit drugs such as: Tramadol, Swinol, Canadian Loud, and weeds, suspected to be marijuana, were recovered during the raid,” he added. He further explained that the command was profiling the suspects to ascertain their levels of involvement, adding that those found culpable would be prosecuted.
The winners: the Delta Police Command, which has made significant arrests and drug seizures. The losers: the suspects, who face prosecution; and the community, which is rid of a criminal hideout.
Bottom Line: Police have raided a brothel in Delta and arrested 10 suspects. Illicit drugs were recovered. The question is whether the arrests will disrupt the drug trade or just displace it.