Police intercept 4,000 parcels of suspected narcotics concealed in truck at Dambai

The Oti Regional Police Command has intercepted a large quantity of suspected narcotics concealed in a long trailer at Dambai in the Oti Region.

According to a news release issued by the Regional Headquarters on 10th February 2026, the interception followed an intelligence-led operation.

Police officers stopped and searched a DAF long trailer with registration number GW 1943-09. Although the vehicle initially appeared empty, further inspection revealed that it had been modified with six metal plates sealing secret compartments beneath the trailer.

The concealed compartments were opened in the presence of the suspect, Amidu Jubril, aged 40. A thorough search uncovered four thousand (4,000) parcels of compressed dried leaves wrapped in yellow masking tape, suspected to be narcotic substances. The parcels had been carefully hidden within the fabricated compartments.

The truck has since been impounded, and all exhibits have been retained for evidential purposes. The suspect is currently in police custody and is assisting with ongoing investigations.

The Oti Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating drug trafficking and related criminal activities in the region and beyond.