Anambra police arrest suspect with N5.8m worth of suspected drugs

Summary

Police in Anambra State say they arrested a suspected drug dealer and recovered substances they valued at N5.8 million.

Highlights

• Police said the suspect, Chinedu Nwankwo, was arrested on 29 August during an intelligence-led patrol on the Nteje–Otuocha Road.
• Recovered items were said to include Cannabis Sativa, methamphetamine and Colorado.
• Police said preliminary findings suggest the drugs were being taken to communities including Otuocha, Anyamelium, Nzam, Umuleri and Aguleri for delivery to suspected criminal elements.
• Investigators are also checking whether the consignment was linked to activities that could disrupt Saturday’s local government elections.
• The suspect and the recovered exhibits are in police custody while investigations continue.