Troops, NDLEA Arrest Nine Suspected Drug Peddlers in Delta

Troops of the 90 Amphibious Battalion, working alongside operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested nine people suspected of involvement in illicit drug activities in Delta State. The operation forms part of ongoing security and anti-drug efforts aimed at disrupting criminal activities in the area.

According to the report, the arrests were made during a coordinated operation carried out by the military and NDLEA personnel. The joint approach allows security agencies to combine military support with the NDLEA’s specialised responsibility for investigating and prosecuting offences involving illicit drugs.

The suspects were taken into custody for further investigation. Authorities are expected to examine their alleged activities and determine whether they were connected to wider networks involved in the distribution of prohibited substances. Any further action will depend on the outcome of the investigation and the evidence gathered by the relevant agencies.

The operation is part of broader efforts by Nigerian security agencies to tackle drug trafficking and other criminal activities that can contribute to insecurity in communities. The NDLEA has continued to conduct arrests and seizures across the country, while military formations have increasingly supported operations against criminal networks in areas affected by security challenges.

The latest arrests highlight the continued cooperation between the Nigerian Army and the NDLEA in addressing illicit drug-related activities. The nine suspects remain subject to investigation, and authorities are expected to provide further information as the case develops.