The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft has conducted a coordinated raid and dislodged an identified criminal haven in Gidan Drama, located at Malu Road, Apapa.
The Commander NNS Beecroft, Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, who was represented by the Executive Officer, Captain Idongesit Udoessien, disclosed yesterday that the raid was carried out on Saturday, April 5, 2025, by personnel of NNS Beecroft.
This, he said, followed credible intelligence received by the Base on the presence of suspected drug peddlers in Gidan Drama, which necessitated the deployment of Operation MESA.
He said that during the raid, a total of 27 suspected drug peddlers, made up of three females and 24 males, were arrested with hard drugs and other illicit substances.
According to him, the successful arrest of 27 suspects and recovery of the illicit substances underscores the unwavering commitment of NNS Beecroft to curtailing the spread and use of illicit drugs among teaming youth, which negatively affects their health and threatens national security.
“Accordingly, the 27 suspects and exhibits were handed over to the officials of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further necessary action,” he declared.
