By Ovat Abeng
The Special Anti-Touting Squad, Anambra State (SASA) on Thursday, carried out a significant enforcement operation against illicit drug activities in Onitsha, culminating in the public destruction of hard drugs valued at over N80 million.
Speaking during the operation, the Managing Director of SASA, Monday Nwokoye, reiterated the agency’s zero-tolerance stance on drug abuse and touting. He warned that individuals involved in the sale or consumption of illicit substances would face strict legal consequences.
“Drugs must stop in Anambra. Anyone caught will be dealt with decisively,” he stated.
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Hon. Nwokoye disclosed that the destroyed substances were seized from multiple locations including Nsugbe, Umuchu, Ojoto, Oba, Nkpor, Nkwelle Ezunaka, and Onitsha environs. He emphasized that the destruction was deliberate and final, ensuring the drugs would not re-enter circulation.
Describing drug dealers and distributors as criminals whose activities threaten public safety, Nwokoye stressed that drug abuse fuels theft, violence, and broader insecurity within communities. He called on residents to actively support law enforcement efforts by reporting suspicious activities, noting that community cooperation remains essential in sustaining a safe environment.
He said the exercise which attracted widespread public attention, underscores SASA’s firm commitment to dismantling drug networks and curbing criminality across Anambra State.
He assured the people that SASA would remain resolute in its mandate to eliminate drug abuse, touting, and criminal activities.
The SASA boss commended the State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, for his continued support and commitment to strengthening security operations in the state.
