The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in a joint operation with the Troops of the 16 Brigade have arrested 26 suspects during a coordinated raid across parts of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
The security sources told Blueblood News that the operation took place around 7:00 a.m. on April 1 as part of intensified efforts to dismantle criminal networks and clamp down on illicit drug activities in the state.
Also ,among those arrested was a soldier from the 343 Artillery Regiment who had allegedly been absent without leave since 2019.
However, troops recovered two locally made pistols and a significant quantity of hard drugs and other illegal substances.
Therefore,all suspects, along with the seized items, have been transferred to the NDLEA for further investigation and possible prosecution.
