The Imo State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Uchechukwu Nwanguma and Onyekosi Chukwu Ebuka, for allegedly peddling hard drugs in the state.
Nwanguma, 28, was apprehended at Caroline Hostel, Okwu Uratta, Owerri, with large quantities of suspected Canadian Loud and other illicit drugs.
The command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, in a statement, said the 28-year-old suspect was arrested on Wednesday at Caroline Hostel, Okwu Uratta, Owerri.
He said items recovered from him included large quantities of weeds suspected to be Canadian Loud, an imported strong synthetic strain of cannabis, and hard drugs commonly known as molly or happy pills.
“On interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime stating that his parents are late and that he moved into the sale of hard drugs to enable him to take care of himself and his siblings,” the statement read.
Okoye also said operatives of the command’s Anti-vice unit on Wednesday arrested Onyekosi Chukwu Ebuka, ‘m’, 35yrs, of Uloano in Isu LGA of Imo State for unlawful possession of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.
“His arrest was following a tip-off received from a concerned citizen. The suspects will face prosecution upon completion of diligent investigations.
“The Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to clamp down on illicit drug dealers and peddlers in the State. He implored parents to caution their children against indulging in the intake or sale of hard drugs or illicit substances, warning that violators will face severe legal consequences,” the statement added.
