The Imo State Police Command on Friday arrested a couple, Mr Collins and Mrs Onyinyechi Iwunze, for dealing in hard drugs in Umunjoku Obiokwu Amakohia-Ubi in the Owerri West Local Government Area.

The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed the arrest of the suspects and said the raid was a sustained effort to rid Imo State of criminal elements and uphold public safety.

According to him, operatives of the Command’s surveillance unit, acting on credible intelligence, arrested the couple on Friday at their residence.

Okoye said Collins, aged 51 years, and his wife, Onyinyechi, currently 43 years, allegedly dealt in hard drugs in commercial quantities.

He said a bag containing assorted illicit substances was recovered during the operation, adding that the couple are currently in custody while investigations continue.

Okoye said “operatives of the Imo State Police Command’s Surveillance Unit, acting on credible intelligence, arrested two suspects involved in the sale of prohibited hard drugs. The operation was carried out on 27th March 2026 at about 0630hrs at Umunjoku Obiokwu Amakohia-Ubi in Owerri West LGA.

‎”The suspects, Collins Iwunze (51) and his wife, Onyinyechi Iwunze (43), were apprehended at their residence, where they allegedly dealt in hard drugs in commercial quantities. A bag containing assorted illicit substances was recovered during the operation.

‎”The suspects are currently in custody, while investigations are ongoing to facilitate their prosecution”, he said.

Already, the state police boss, Audu Bosso, has commended the operatives and reiterated the command’s commitment to combat drug-related crimes.

He appealed to the public to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or via 0803 477 3600. (The PUNCH)