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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Bayelsa Command said it has arrested 89 suspects in connection with drug trafficking, narcotics abuse and other drug-related activities in the state. The agency made this known in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday by its spokesman, Mr. Ikenna Osakwe. The statement disclosed that the command also seized 73.779 kilogrammes of different classes of illicit drugs in the state.


The statement read in part;


“The command wishes to appreciate the various media houses in the state for availing the command fora on their platforms to enlighten residents on dangers which illicit drug/substance abuse and dealing portends to the economic and social stability of Bayelsa state.


“The command therefore brings to the notice of the public that apart from regular substances of abuse prevalent in the state, a new dimension has been added. “This is in form of a liquid concoction that goes by several street names in Yenagoa metropolis and other adjoining communities.


“These street names include ‘Skwooshies, Nwokike, Kpoka and Gutter Water. This liquid is a potent milk of several illicit drugs including cannabis sativa, tramadol, codeine, rohyphnol and local gin. They are usually disguised by mixing all the ingredients with black currant juice. This mixture is highly intoxicating addictive and potentially lethal as it has been known to cause psychosis and even instant death on consumption.


“The State Commander, Mr Abdullahi Abdul, hereby encourages all parents and guardians to pay attention to the type of seemingly innocuous beverages or drinks being consumed by their children or wards, as they may just be getting high on the way to madness or instant death. The command also warns all drug dealers to desist from their illegal business of destruction or leave the state as the command is ready to arrest and prosecute them,’’ he said.


The statement appealed to all well-meaning residents in the state to assist the agency with information on those dealing with illicit drugs in the state.

 

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