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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Police in Anambra have busted an arms-running syndicate in the state.<\/p>\n

A release by Anambra State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that 23 pump-action automatic guns were recovered from the syndicate in Onitsha.<\/p>\n

He added that it also arrested the dealer, who he described as a major arms dealer, dealing illegally in prohibited firearms.<\/p>\n

The short press release stated that: \u201cThe breakthrough followed weeks of intensive surveillance by operatives of the command.<\/p>\n

\u201cA total of 23 automatic pump action guns and 625 live cartridges were recovered.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo far, three suspects have been arrested in Onitsha while investigation is being expanded.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ikenga quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye as commending the operatives involved in the operation, saying that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, also provided guidance throughout the duration of the operation.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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