Anambra State’s Special Anti-Touting Squad (SASA) carries out a raid in Awka, the state capital, destroying illicit drugs valued at ₦50 million and arresting suspects linked to the illegal trade. According to reports, the squad conducts operations across multiple locations on Saturday as part of its anti-illicit-drug enforcement efforts and “zero-tolerance” posture. SASA officials state that the seized substances are destroyed following the raids. The Managing Director of SASA, Monday Nwokoye, is cited as speaking during the operation, describing the outcome of the crackdown and the handling of those arrested. The suspects arrested in connection with the drug activities are said to be handed over to federal law-enforcement officers, including officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for further action. The reports present the operation as part of an ongoing security and compliance push in the state, with SASA working to remove illicit drugs from circulation and prosecute individuals involved.
Anambra anti-touting squad destroys ₦50m in illicit drugs and arrests suspects
Anambra State’s Special Anti-Touting Squad (SASA) carries out a raid in Awka, the state capital, destroying illicit drugs valued at ₦50 million and arresting suspects linked to the illegal trade. Acco...
- Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad (SASA) raids locations in Awka, the state capital.
- The squad destroys illicit drugs valued at ₦50 million.
- SASA arrests suspects connected to the illicit drug trade during the operation.
- SASA officials say arrested suspects are handed over to National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officers for further action.
- The operation is presented as consistent with SASA’s stated zero-tolerance approach.
Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad (SASA) destroyed ₦50m worth of illicit drugs and arrested suspects in Awka, reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-agency-destroys-%e2%82%a650m-illicit-drugs-arrests-suspects/
2 hours agoAnambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad has raided various locations in Awka, the state capital and destroyed illicit drugs valued at N50m. The Managing Director of the squad, Monday Nwokoye, while speaking during the raid on Saturday, said that those arrested in connection with the illegal business had been handed over to officers of the National […] Anambra Govt destroys illicit drugs worth N50m, arrests suspects
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