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Suspects request photo with police spokesman after being caught with cocaine, pistols
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Suspects request photo with police spokesman after being caught with cocaine, pistols

A viral video shows suspected drug traffickers requesting a photo with Delta State Police Public Relations Officer Bright Edafe after being arrested with cocaine and two pistols. The suspects were intercepted during a stop-and-search operation by the Safer Highways patrol team. During their interview, the suspects claimed they used the weapons to protect their drug business. Edafe shared the incident on social media, highlighting the arrest as support for ongoing stop-and-search operations. After the interview, the suspects asked for a photograph with Edafe, whom they recognized. Edafe agreed but instructed them to return for the photo after completing their prison sentence.

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Suspects request photo with police spokesman after being caught with cocaine, pistols

A viral video shows suspected drug traffickers requesting a photo with Delta State Police Public Relations Officer Bright Edafe after being arrested with cocaine and two pistols. The suspects were intercepted during a stop-and-search operation by the Safer Highways patrol team. During their interview, the suspects claimed they used the weapons to protect their drug business. Edafe shared the incident on social media, highlighting the arrest as support for ongoing stop-and-search operations. After the interview, the suspects asked for a photograph with Edafe, whom they recognized. Edafe agreed but instructed them to return for the photo after completing their prison sentence.

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