Police in Anambra State arrest 17 suspected cultists during raids in Awka and recover suspected drugs and other items. According to reports, operatives acting on credible information conduct the operation in the state, with the Nigeria Police Force’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) among those involved. The arrests involve 17 male suspects alleged to be linked to cult-related activities and other acts considered inimical to public morality. Police spokespersons state that the suspects are taken into custody as investigations continue. The raids also result in the recovery of cannabis, alongside other exhibits, with at least one outlet describing additional “hard drugs” recovered during the operation. Authorities say details of the recovered items and the next steps in the probe are being handled as the investigation proceeds. No charges or court outcomes are reported in the available coverage, and the allegations remain subject to police investigations.