Police Intercept 400 Rounds Of Live Cartridges Bound For Edo, Arrest Suspected Drug Baron In Orerokpe

By Daniel Dafe

Delta State Police Command under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has continued to sustain its proactive operations against criminal elements across the State.

This is as police operatives recorded significant breakthroughs in the fight against illicit drugs and illegal possession of ammunition.

According to SP. Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, operatives of the ‘C’ Division Asaba, led by CSP Ogbe Emmanuel intercepted a major movement of ammunition bound for Edo State.

In a statement on Sunday, the PPRO added that “on 16th October, 2025, at about 1200hrs, while conducting routine surveillance and stop-and-search operations at the Head Bridge, Asaba, the operatives flagged down a Toyota Hiace Hummer Bus with registration number NGK 16 XB, driven by one Ozoemenam Sylvanus.”

Adding: “The driver, appearing uneasy during questioning, drew the suspicion of the officers who proceeded to conduct a thorough search of the vehicle,” saying that “four hundred (400) live cartridges were discovered carefully concealed within the bus.”

Continuing, Edafe said “the suspect initially lied that it was padlocks but was left speechless when the parcel was open and the true content was seen.”

“He was immediately arrested, and both he and the exhibit recovered.  Investigation to unravel the source, and criminal network behind the illegal arms movement is ongoing,” he said.

In another development, a notorious drug dealer has been arrested by the police in the state.

Edafe stated that “on 10th October 2025, at about 2045hrs, following credible intelligence, operatives of the Orerokpe Division arrested one Onos Afokoghene (male, aged 37 years), a notorious drug baron known for distributing large quantities of hard drugs within Warri and adjoining communities.”

The statement said further: “Acting promptly on a tip-off, the Divisional Police Officer, Orerokpe Division, CSP Paul Oboware, mobilised and led his patrol teams to the identified flashpoint in Jeddo Community, where the suspect and other suspected hoodlums were reportedly engaged in selling and consuming illicit substances.

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“Sensing the approach of the police, the suspects attempted to flee, but the team swiftly closed in and arrested the suspect, Onos Afokoghene, after a brief pursuit. A thorough search of the scene led to a startling discovery of illicit substances and paraphernalia used in large-scale drug sales. Exhibits recovered include the following: 3kg of Canadian Loud, 10kg of Indian Hemp, 24ltrs of soaked weed suspected to be Indian Hemp in dry gin (locally known as “monkey tail”), Several sachets of Tramadol of various milligrams, and two (2) POS machines suspected of being used for drug sales. The suspect is currently in custody while investigations continue to uncover his network of distributors and buyers.”

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has reiterated that the safety and security of residents remain a top priority.

He therefore called on residents to continue partnering with the Police by providing timely and credible information that will assist in detecting, preventing, and combating crime in all its forms.

“As the Command intensifies operations across communities, residents are encouraged to stay vigilant, remain law-abiding, and promptly report suspicious movements or activities through the Command’s dedicated distress line: 08036684974,” the policeman spokesman concluded.