Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Tuesday arrested ex-Corporal Essien Friday, a 60 year old retired army personnel and 50 year-old-Ibrahim Ali with 248 blocks of substance suspected to be cannabis estimated to be about N7.5million.
According to Military Information Officer Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major Ishaku Takwa, the suspects were arrested by the troops during stop and search operation along Manchok–Jos Road in Kaura LGA of Kaduna state.
Takwa said the substance was concealed in a Toyota Camry car with registration number Lagos, KJA 150 EG.
He added that the suspects claimed that they were contracted to convey the illicit substance to Yola, Adamawa State from Ondo State.
Takwa said other items recovered from the suspects include 18 wraps of Indian hemp ready for smoking, 2 smartphones, 3 travelling bags, one lighter and 2 wallets containing N570, 000:00 only.
He said the suspects and items recovered have been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Plateau State Command for further investigation.
The Commander OPSH, Major General Ibrahim Ali has commended the troops for their vigilance and doggedness towards preventing criminals from carrying out their heinous acts.
He reiterated the determination of his command to flush out criminal elements on the Plateau and environs.
He said OPSH will continue to collaborate with law abiding citizens to ensure crime free society and enjoin members of the public to continue to support security agencies with credible information on criminal activities
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