Police arrests 05 drug peddlers; Contraband substances recovered

March 06: In continuation of its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 05 drug peddlers in Sopore & Ganderbal and recovered contraband/ psychotropic substances from their possession.

     In Sopore, a police party headed by Incharge Police Post Watergam under the supervision of SDPO Rafiabad and SHO PS Dangiwacha at a checkpoint established at Hib Dangerpora Crossing, intercepted 02 persons who on seeing the police party tried to flee from the spot, but were apprehended tactfully. During search, 583 tablets of banned drugs have been recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station Dangiwacha where they remain in custody.

In Ganderbal, a police party of Police Post Nagbal at a checkpoint established at Gratabal crossing intercepted a vehicle (i10) bearing registration number JK01AF-6330 with 03 persons on-board. They have been identified as Mohd Furqan Mir (driver) son of Ali Mohd Mir resident of Bilal Colony Soura, Rayees Ahmad Makdoomi son of Nazir Ahmad Makdoomi resident of Khalmulla Ganderbal and Dildar Ahmad Hajam son of Gh Hassan Hajam resident of Rangil Ganderbal. During search of the vehicle, 2.6 Kgs (Approx) of crushed cannabis was recovered and seized on the spot. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective Police Stations and investigations have been initiated.

We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.

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