Police seize 66 parcels of Indian hemp in Gombe, suspects flee

Police seize 66 parcels of Indian hemp in Gombe, suspects flee

The Gombe State Police Command has recovered 66 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp after intercepting an unregistered vehicle along the Kuri–Deba Road.

The operation, carried out by officers of the Deba Division around 9:30 pm on November 16, followed “credible intelligence” from surveillance operatives about the suspicious movement of unidentified men in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said the Divisional Police Officer immediately deployed a team to the area upon receiving the alert.

“On arrival, our operatives sighted three suspects attempting to deliver the suspected illicit substance to an accomplice on a motorcycle. However, on seeing the police team, the suspects abandoned the exhibits and fled the scene,” he said.

A search of the surroundings led to the recovery of three bags containing 66 parcels of dried leaves “reasonably suspected to be Indian hemp”.

The exhibits have been secured as investigations continue.

Abdullahi added that Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Yahaya, commended the swift response of the officers, describing the operation as evidence of the command’s renewed determination to clamp down on drug trafficking and associated crimes.

“This recovery is a testament to our resolve to rid Gombe State of crimes and criminal networks. We urge residents to continue providing useful and timely information to support police efforts,” he said.

The Command assured the public that efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing suspects, with further updates to be provided as investigations progress.

In June, the Police Command in Ondo state arrested two suspected drug peddlers.

The police also recovered 50 bags of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.