Abia State Police Command, on Wednesday, paraded eight suspects nabbed with a large quantity of substance suspected to be Indian hemp.
Among the seized items were various drugs such as Tramadol, Tiazopam, Refnor, and Simnor tablets.
During a press briefing at the headquarters of the state police command in Umuahia, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka said their arrests followed credible intelligence regarding criminal activities centered around Ehere Secondary School in Aba.
She said the police detectives had conducted a cordon, search, and arrest operation on September 24, 2023.
The suspects are said to have been involved in illegal drug trade.
She gave their names as: One Kelechi Kalu (male, 25 years) One Nnanna Nwogu (male, 35 years) One Chika Ugochukwu (male, 33 years) One Ndubuisi Chikere (male, 38 years) One Check Bowel (male, 45 years) One Ugochukwu Monday (male, 20 years) One Grace Chika (female, 27 years) One Owe Mary (female, 20 years).
She added, “Large quantities of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp and various hard drugs were recovered. The suspects have been charged to court after a thorough investigation and were remanded accordingly.”