The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 11 suspected drug sellers and recovered 68 luggage of hashish in a clampdown on illicit drug trafficking inside Abuja.
In response to an announcement issued on Saturday by Josephine Adeh, the Command’s spokesperson, the suspects have been apprehended throughout a collection of coordinated raids carried out by the Anti-Narcotics Unit throughout recognized drug black spots within the FCT.
The operation, which varieties a part of ongoing efforts to curb crime and shield communities from the risks of substance abuse, was described by the police as a “main step” in the direction of dismantling legal provide networks working within the nation’s capital.
“The Command stays dedicated to intensifying its operations in opposition to drug-related offences whereas guaranteeing that dangerous substances are evaded our communities,” the Command acknowledged.
It added that the police would proceed to construct on the momentum of the raids to chop off drug-fueled crime and urged residents to assist the efforts by volunteering credible info.
Residents have been inspired to achieve the Command via its emergency hotlines: 08061581938, 08032003913, and the Grievance Response Unit (CRU) line: 08107314192.
The police assured that investigations into the actions of the arrested suspects are ongoing, and people discovered culpable will likely be charged to courtroom.
