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The Nigeria Navy said its personnel of Forward operating base Ibaka has apprehended three suspected drug peddlers<\/p>\n

In a post on its verified Facebook page, it said, \u201cOn Saturday 29 March 2025, Forward Operating Base IBAKA apprehended 3 suspected drug peddlers in possession of a large quantity of Indian hemp in Ibaka Mbo LGA, Akwa Ibom State.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe suspects are in custody and will be handed over to relevant authorities.<\/p>\n

Similarly, \u201cOperation DELTA SANITY: On Friday 28 March 2025, Nigerian Navy Ship DELTA discovered and deactivated an illegal refining site with several dug out pits and sacks laden with stolen Crude Oil in Bennet Island, Warri South LGA, Delta State.<\/p>\n

\u201cConsequently, 2 suspected crude oil thieves were apprehended during the operation and would be handed over to the appropriate authorities.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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