The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Umar Shehu, has revealed that operatives of the state Police Command have on Monday intercepted 33 bags of hemp along with 34 baskets of other hard drugs in Kaduna town.
Speaking on the recovery, Umar said his men recovered 10 bags of hemp hidden in used cement bags with 10 cartons of hard drugs, as well as 17 jerrycans of liquid toxicant acid from suspects.
While parading the intercepted drugs, the State Police Commissioner expressed satisfaction in the interception of the illegal substances adding that the men of the state Police Force have arrested over 150 drug-related suspects who are currently being prosecuted in courts.
He explained; “We intercepted these drugs in Kaduna town. We will continue to do our best in containing this menace in view of the negative consequences of drugs in the society.
“Hard drugs are strong motivation for rape and other vices, and we will continue to do our best to discourage their sale.” He added.