Police arrest ‘Monkey Tail’ dealer in Jeddo

* Canadian Loud, Indian Hemp and Tramadol among other hand drugs recovered

By John Egie

A suspect who deals on ‘Monkey Tail’, weed soaked in dry gin, has been arrested by the police.

The suspect identified as Onos Afokoghene, 37, was arrested by Operatives of Orerokpe Division of the Nigeria Police, Delta State Command in Jeddo where he and other suspects engaged in sales and consumption of ‘Monkey tail’ and other illicit hard drugs.

Described as a notorious hard drug baron, Afokoghene is alleged to be a major distributor of hard drugs to Warri and adjoining communities.

Acting on tip off, the DPO of Orerokpe, CSP Paul Oboware had mobilised Operatives for the arrest of the suspect at a flashpoint in Jeddo but suspect and his cohort attempted to flee at the sight of the police but was quickly rounded up after a brief chase.

A thorough search of the scene led to a startling discovery of illicit substances and paraphernalia used in large-scale drug sales.

Exhibits recovered include the following: 3kg of Canadian Loud, 10kg of Indian Hemp, 24ltrs of soaked weed suspected to be Indian Hemp in dry gin (locally known as “monkey tail”), several sachets of Tramadol of various milligrams, and two (2) POS machines suspected of being used for drug sales.

“The suspect is currently in custody while investigations continue to uncover his network of distributors and buyers” , a statement issued by the Command’s PPRO, SP Edafe Bright said.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, reiterates that the safety and security of residents remain a top priority and therefore calls on residents to continue partnering with the Police by providing timely and credible information that will assist in detecting, preventing, and combating crime in all its forms”, the statement added.