Police arrests drug peddler in Sopore, contraband substance recovered
December 22: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested a drug peddler in Sopore and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A police party led by Incharge Police Post Watergam at a checkpoint established at Hib Dangerpora Rafiabad intercepted a suspicious person. During search, 210 grams of charas like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Muneeb Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Jabar Dar resident of Muqam Shaheed Mir Bomai. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No.94/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Dangiwacha & investigation has been taken up.
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.
