The Police Command in Delta has arrested two suspected illicit drug dealers in the state.

​The command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to journalists on Monday in Warri.

​Edafe said the suspects were nabbed by operatives of the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU).

​He said the suspects, a male and a female, were apprehended on Saturday at their hideout in the Amukpe axis of Sapele, following credible intelligence.

​According to Edafe, the police team, acting on the information, stormed the hideout in a targeted operation and effected the arrest.

​”The operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects, one male and one female.

​”A search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of large quantities of suspected illicit and controlled drugs.

​”The drugs include: Tramadol, CSC Codeine, Molly, Swinol, Vagadine, Red Boy, Zaza, Taker, and other substances suspected to be harmful drugs,” he said.

​Edafe said that preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly involved in the sale and distribution of the recovered substances.

​He added that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to dealing in controlled drugs.

​Edafe said the suspects were currently in police custody, adding that a discreet investigation into the matter was ongoing to identify other members of their network. (NAN)