Police arrest gun runner in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a suspected gunrunner in the state. The suspect, Mordi Emmanuel (54), was arrested with two guns and live cartridges on the Asaba-Benin highway. The spokesperson of the command, Bright Edafe, said the suspect was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the command, while […]
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a suspected gunrunner in the state.
The suspect, Mordi Emmanuel (54), was arrested with two guns and live cartridges on the Asaba-Benin highway.
The spokesperson of the command, Bright Edafe, said the suspect was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the command, while on stop-and-search duty along the Asaba–Benin Expressway.
He said the operatives, while on duty on the road, intercepted a Toyota RAV4 with registration number EPE-189-GN.
According to him, upon searching the vehicle, one fabricated Beretta-like pistol with breech No. 5182207, and four live ammunition were found in it.
He added that following the execution of a search warrant on his residence, one pump-action shotgun with breech No. 20-R-3921, and four live cartridges were recovered.
He said the exhibits and the suspect are in custody while investigation is ongoing, adding that the suspect would be charged to court.