Operatives of the X-Squad, Zone 6 Police Command, Calabar, have intercepted a vehicle carrying a large cache of live cartridges during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Ikom/Obudu Highway in Cross River State, ABN TV reports.
According to a report from the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 6, AIG Mustapha Mohammed Bala, the interception occurred on January 29, 2025, at approximately 2:30 PM. The patrol team stopped an ash-colored Toyota Previa with registration number CAL 224 JM, driven by one Bassey Samuel Bassey, a male suspect from Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State.
A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery and recovery of 2,765 live cartridges concealed inside. The suspect was immediately arrested, and an investigation is underway to determine the source of the ammunition and identify other individuals who may be involved in the illegal arms trade.
Police authorities assure the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend all those linked to the case and prevent the proliferation of illegal arms in the region.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
