Delta task force raids drug dens, arrests seven

<p>The Delta State Task Force Committee on Drug Trafficking has combed drug dens in Sapele Local Government Area of the state and arrested seven suspects.</p>, <p>Four men and three women were apprehended with various illicit drugs like Tramadol, codeine and cannabis worth millions of naira.</p>, <p>Led by Pastor Omasan Mabiaku, Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, the task force stormed the locations following credible intelligence.</p>, <p>The suspects and their exhibits have been handed over to National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) for further investigation.</p>, <p>Speaking to journalists, Mabiaku said It was a major crackdown on drug trafficking in the state, assuring continued raids across other local governments.</p>, <p>“The government has given me a mandate to eradicate drug dealers and human traffickers. We will ensure all arrested are prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”</p>, <p>The task force spokesperson further praised Governor Oborevwori for constituting the committee to address the menace of drug abuse and trafficking ravaging youths in the state.</p>, <p>Eugene Inoaghan, Chairman of Sapele LGA commended the task force.</p>, <p>“Many of our youths are into hard drugs, which is cutting their futures short. I appeal to parents to talk to their children. We won’t spare anyone from bringing or selling drugs here,” he said.</p>