171 drug peddlers arrested in Baramulla in 5 months: Police
12:24 AM Jun 02, 2024 IST | GK NEWS SERVICE
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Srinagar, June 1: A total of 171 drug peddlers including 44 hardcore drug peddlers were arrested after they were booked under the PIT NDPS during the first five months of the year 2024.
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A statement of J&K Police issued here said that to destroy the ecosystem of narcotics across north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Police registered 95 cases under the NDPS Act.
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It said contraband and psychotropic substances worth Rs 51.62 crore were also recovered and seized.
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Police also seized 15 vehicles which were used for NDPS activities in the district.
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It said that during the past five months, illegal properties of 16 drug peddlers worth Rs 5.5 crore were also attached.
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