Men of the Ondo Police Command have intercepted a vehicle loaded with illicit dugs “crystal methamphetamine” and other banned substances during a stop-and-search operation in Ifedore Local Government Area of the state.
Ondo Police spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, announced this in a statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Abayomi Adebowale Lawal, in Akure on Wednesday
According to Ayanlade, the operation was carried out on August 17 by a team led by ASP Amos Ayuba, which uncovered the illicit drugs at Ilaramokin.
He said checks revealed that the vehicle had a stolen number plate fixed to disguise its identity.
“This development underscores the need for members of the public to be extra vigilant and security-conscious, as criminal elements continue to devise new tactics to conceal their activities,” Ayanlade said.
He added that the Police Commissioner had directed operatives to immediately impound unmarked vehicles, cars with covered or fake number plates, and motorcycles whose riders wear masks or hoods.
The offenders, Ayanlade said, would face prosecution.
The Command assured residents of intensified routine checkpoints and stop-and-search operations across the state to frustrate criminal activities.
It also urged the public to provide timely and credible information to aid security efforts.
