- According to a statement by DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the state police spokesman, this success resulted from weeks of surveillance by the command’s operatives
The Anambra State Police Command reported the interception of a gun-running syndicate, leading to the arrest of a significant arms dealer involved in prohibited firearms trade within the state.
According to a statement by DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the state police spokesman, this success resulted from weeks of surveillance by the command’s operatives.
The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 23 automatic action guns and 625 live cartridges from the syndicate.
He said, “The Police in Anambra State have arrested a major arms dealer dealing illegally in prohibited firearms in the state.
“The breakthrough followed weeks of intensive surveillance by operatives of the command.
“A total of 21 automatic and 625 live cartridges were recovered.
“So far, three suspects have been arrested in Onitsha while the investigation is being expanded.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, has commended the operatives involved in the operation on the instruction of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, who guided the operation.”