The sting operation was in response to several petitions by concerned people of the community following activities of armed youths bordering on heinous crimes.
A statement by the Bayelsa Police Command through its spokesman, Asinim Butswat confirmed the sting operation, recovery of arms and on-going investigation
“The Bayelsa State Police Command wishes to state categorically that a detachment of Mobile Policemen (PMF) and SWAT operatives from Force Headquarters, Abuja carried out a sting operation in Nembe Bassambiri on 12 August 2023, Some Arms and ammunition were recovered and suspects were arrested.