Crime
Police intercept 300 parcels of Indian hemp in Rivers State
Police operatives in Rivers State have intercepted a vehicle loaded with 300 parcels of cannabis sativa, popularly known as India hemp.
The illicit dr¥gs was intercepted during an operation in Port Harcourt, the state’s capital on Saturday, October 28, based on credible information.
Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, November 3, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Nwonyi Emeka, said: “The 300 parcels of Indian hemp were intercepted on Oct. 28 after operatives, working with credible information, trailed a white coloured Volkswagen bus with registration number MUS 910 YA.
Upon sighting the approaching police operatives, the driver took to his heels but was arrested after a hot chase.
Shortly after the suspect was apprehended, operatives searched the vehicle and recovered 300 parcels whose content was suspected to be Indian hemp,” he said.
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