The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has arrested 78 suspects and seized illicit drugs in raids conducted late on April 19.
The coordinated raid was carried out at about 23:40 hours by officers from Tungan Maje, Kubwa, Jabi, Nyanya, Kabusa, Karmo, Utako, Dawaki, and Gwarinpa Divisions.
The series of raids targeted known black spots and uncompleted buildings in their respective areas of responsibility.
According to Zagazola Makama, during the operation, police recovered dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit substances.
Investigation revealed that the arrested suspects are currently being screened and interrogated at their respective divisions, while those found to be involved in criminal activities would be charged to court.