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Part of situation: Nigerian Navy and government intensify oil theft crackdown (21 clusters)

Nigerian Navy disrupts illegal refining and drug networks in Niger Delta

crude oil theft illegal refining drug trafficking Niger Delta Operation DELTA SENTINEL

The Nigerian Navy has conducted several operations in the Niger Delta to combat crude oil theft, illegal refining, and drug trafficking.

In Rivers State, naval personnel from NNS SOROH discovered an illegal refining site in the Orashi Forest within the Ogbogolo community. The site contained 23 dugout pits, holding approximately 105,000 litres of suspected illegally refined diesel and 9,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil.

In Delta State, separate operations under Operation DELTA SENTINEL led to the recovery of 75,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil from three reservoirs in the Oteghele area. Additionally, a joint raid by the Navy and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in various Delta communities resulted in the arrest of 10 suspects and the seizure of substances including cocaine, methamphetamine, tramadol, and cannabis.

Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho stated that these intelligence-led operations aim to dismantle illegal infrastructure, protect national petroleum revenue, and disrupt criminal networks fueling illicit drug distribution.

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Abiodun Folorunsho · Delta State · National Drug Law Enforcement Agency · Nigerian Navy · Rivers State

Sources

NDLEA seizes ₦6.98bn tramadol, intercepts cannabis [lagostelevision.com]
Nigerian Woman Escapes Death Penalty Scare as NDLEA Uncovers Drugs in Palm Oil Keg [silverbirdtv.com]
Navy Sustains Operations In Oteghele, Recovers Another 75,000 Ltrs Of Stolen Oil [shippingposition.com.ng]
NDLEA Seizes ₦6.98bn Tramadol Shipment, Arrests 85-Year-Old Suspect [dailyreport.ng]
Navy Uncovers Illegal Refinery with 114,500 Litres of Petroleum Products, Arrests 10 [thepodiummedia.com]
NDLEA intercepts Saudi-bound cannabis, ₦6.98bn tramadol [primanews.org]
Navy uncovers 23 illegal refining pits, seizes 114,500 litres of fuel in Rivers, arrests 10 in Delta [nationalaccordnewspaper.com]
Navy, NDLEA raid illicit drug hub, arrest 10 suspects [realnewsmagazine.net]
Navy Busts 114,500 Litres of Stolen Petroleum Products, Arrests 10 Drug Suspects in Delta, Rivers [prnigeria.com]
Drug Bust in Philippines: Three Nigerians Arrested Over Suspected Drug Possession (Photos) [www.gistmania.com]
Three Nigerians arrested with drugs in Philippines [www.lindaikejisblog.com]
NDLEA Arrests Woman With Drugs Concealed in Palm Oil Keg [osundefender.com]
NDLEA Seizes Saudi-Bound Cannabis, N6.98bn Tramadol at Lagos Port [zalebs.com]
NDLEA intercepts Saudi-bound Cannabis hidden in palm oil, seizes N7bn Tramadol at Lagos Port [nationaldailyng.com]
Nigerian Navy Busts Illegal Oil Operations, Arrests Drug Suspects - Voice of Nigeria [von.gov.ng]
Navy sustains operations in Oteghele, recovers another 75,000 ltrs of stolen oil - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy [www.environewsnigeria.com]