By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Command has arrested 11 suspected drug dealers and recovered 68 bags of cannabis in a series of coordinated raids across Abuja.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the operations, conducted by the Anti-Narcotics Unit, were part of an intensified crackdown on drug trafficking and related crimes in the capital.
“These arrests are part of ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal supply networks and reduce drug-fueled crimes within the nation’s capital,” Adeh stated.
She described the seizure as a significant breakthrough in the fight against illicit drugs, stressing that it would help dismantle criminal chains and protect communities from harmful substances.
The Command reaffirmed its resolve to sustain aggressive operations against drug-related offences and urged residents to support security efforts by providing credible information.
Residents were also reminded to report suspicious activity through the Command’s emergency lines: 08061581938, 08032003913, or the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) at 08107314192.
