The Operation Delta Hawk Patrol Team on routine stop and search duty along Cable Point in Asaba, Delta State has arrested a 17-year-old boy, Esealuka Paul for allegedly being in possession of illicit drugs.

The suspect was intercepted by the Police and a search was conducted on him.

They found in his possession sixty-eight (68) sachet of dried weed suspected to be Indian hemp, thirty-three (33) sachet of SK, six (6) packs of Razler and one (1) lighter.

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The Delta State Police Command led by CP Ari Muhammed Ali confirmed the arrest in a statement signed by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe.

According to the police, “the suspect was arrested and Investigation is ongoing.”