Operatives of the Buffalo Tactical Team of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 161 suspected drug traffickers during a raid in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects, made up of 110 males and 51 females, were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation carried out on December 10, 2025.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, saying the raid targeted a notorious hideout linked to the sale and distribution of illicit drugs.
According to the statement, the operation was led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, who mobilised operatives drawn from the Buffalo Tactical Teams for the exercise.
“On 10th December 2025 at about 2130hrs, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations led a formidable contingent of policemen drawn from the Buffalo Tactical Teams to Agbor, Ika South LGA, Delta State, where they conducted a decisive raid a hideout known for notorious sales and distribution of illicit drugs.
“The intelligence-driven operation resulted in the arrest of one hundred and sixty-one (161) suspects, comprising one hundred and ten (110) males and fifty-one (51) females.
“A large quantity of illicit drugs was recovered from the hideout, including: Nigeria Loud, Canadian Loud, CSC Codeine, Ice, sachets of 200mm of Tramadol.”
The police said investigations were ongoing, adding that further action would be taken against the suspects in line with the law.