The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has dealt a major blow to suspected illicit drug operations in Amasaman with the arrest of Geoffrey Agbi, believed to be the mastermind behind a deeply entrenched drug network operating from a gym near the area. Agbi was taken into custody on Friday, May 30, at approximately 6:20 p.m., following a meticulously planned surveillance and tracking operation led by NACOC’s elite investigative team.
According to sources within NACOC, Agbi’s gym had allegedly doubled as a covert hub for drug distribution, making it a focal point in the commission’s months-long investigation. His arrest marks a significant breakthrough after the agency previously raided the location in April, leading to the apprehension of five suspects. At the time, Agbi managed to evade capture, earning himself a spot on NACOC’s wanted list as the alleged ringleader of the operation.
Authorities revealed that the April crackdown targeted multiple businesses housed within the Spirit Filling Station premises, including Agbi’s gym, which was suspected of fronting for drug-related activities. However, despite the initial raid, the fugitive kingpin reportedly resumed operations shortly thereafter, recruiting new personnel to keep the enterprise alive—an audacious move that ultimately led to his downfall.
When officers stormed his office at the gym on Friday evening, they uncovered several substances suspected to be illicit drugs. Agbi was immediately detained and is now cooperating with law enforcement as investigations continue.
NACOC officials have vowed to leave no stone unturned in their effort to dismantle the network entirely, emphasizing that further arrests may be imminent. With Agbi now in custody, authorities believe they are closer than ever to uprooting what has been described as a deeply embedded local drug syndicate.
