The Borno State Police Command has intercepted a large consignment of illicit psychoactive substances popularly known as “Gumm” while it was being transported towards Nigeria’s international borders, arresting one suspect in connection with the seizure.

The command disclosed that operatives recovered 55 sacks of the banned substance during an intelligence-led operation aimed at disrupting the trafficking of illicit drugs across border communities.

According to the police, the suspect was apprehended while attempting to transport the consignment to destinations near Nigeria’s international borders. Authorities believe the operation forms part of broader efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks operating within and beyond the state.

The Commissioner of Police in Borno State said the seizure underscores the command’s commitment to combating the illicit drug trade, which has been linked to rising cases of crime, youth addiction and insecurity across the region.

The police described “Gumm” as a prohibited psychoactive substance whose abuse poses significant public health and security risks. They warned traffickers and other criminal elements to desist from using Borno State as a transit route for illegal drugs, stressing that security agencies have intensified surveillance along major highways and border corridors.

The suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to face prosecution upon the conclusion of investigations. The seized sacks of the illicit substance have been secured as exhibits.

The command added that it would continue collaborating with relevant security agencies and stakeholders to strengthen border security and curb the movement of illicit substances within the state and across Nigeria’s borders.

Police also urged residents to support ongoing anti-drug efforts by providing credible information that could assist in identifying drug traffickers and other criminal activities in their communities.

The latest interception comes amid intensified nationwide efforts by law enforcement agencies to crack down on the production, transportation and distribution of illicit drugs, particularly in border states vulnerable to transnational trafficking.