Police arrest couple, one other for gunrunning in Delta

Police operatives in Delta have detained a couple and one other suspected gunrunner in the state.

The spokesman for the state police command, Bright Edafe, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday in Warri.

He said the suspects were apprehended on Sunday in Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area of the state.

Edafe added that the suspects were arrested by the operatives of the CP – Special Assignment Team (CP – SAT) following credible information.

“The CP-SAT, acting on credible information, carried out a sting operation at the residence of the couple at Okpe local government.

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“Upon their arrest, a fabricated Beretta pistol with single live ammunition planned to be delivered to a client in Sapele was recovered.

“The wife admitted being the dispatcher and confessed to having delivered several arms as directed by her husband to various clients within Warri and Sapele.

“Further investigation led to the arrest of another suspect who is a member of their gang,” the spokesman stated.

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