Troops arrest five suspected drug peddlers in Delta
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 90 Amphibious Battalion, in conjunction with personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested five suspected illicit drug peddlers during a cordon-and-search operation in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State.
The operation was conducted at about 10:10 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2026, at Ugberukoko Community, following human intelligence on alleged drug peddling activities within the Sapele general area.
During the operation, the troops apprehended five suspects and recovered six bottles of a substance suspected to be codeine from their possession.
The suspects and recovered exhibits were handed over for further investigation and necessary action.
