The Nationwide Drug Regulation Enforcement Company, collectively along with her mom and 4 relations, has arrested one Adaobi Nweke for alleged possession of varied medicine together with cocaine, methamphetamine, hashish and heroin.
The sum of N578,400 was additionally recovered from the suspects, who had been stated to be “a household of second era drug sellers.”
The 36-year-old Adaobi is alleged to have taken over the management of the drug gang after the demise of her father, Jonathan Nweke.
The suspects had been apprehended at 23, Arochukwu Sreet, Umuahia, Abia State, by NDLEA operatives throughout a joint operation with Abia State Homeland Safety on February 14.
A report of the operation obtained by Saturday PUNCH indicated on Friday that the suspects embody Ms Ngozi Nweke, 65; Adaobi's girlfriend, Emeka Nkemefola, 36; and Mrs Nweke's herbalist, Dike Okpara, 43.
Others embody Adaobi's cousin, Chukwudi Abel, 33; Blessing of Jonathan, 22; reportedly a saleswoman and Amarachi Paul, 18, a member of the household.
Herbalist Okpara was stated to have been engaged to carry out rituals and different religious actions to make sure that the relations weren’t arrested by safety forces.
The report learn: “On February 14, 2024 at about 11:00 pm, officers of the Umuahia Space Command in collaboration with Abia State Homeland Safety carried out a joint operation at 23 Arochukwu Avenue, Umuahia which culminated within the arrest of One Adaobi Nweke. 'F' 36 years outdated with numerous medicine.
“Adaobi Nweke was arrested alongside along with her different siblings with the next items of proof: loud 450g; cocaine 151.5 g; methamphetamine 129.9 g; precursor chemical 400 g; hashish sativa 500g; solely heroin 38g and N578,400.”
