4 drug peddlers arrested in Budgam | Contraband substance recovered

Budgam, Feb 5: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 4 drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A Police party of PS Magam at a checkpoint established at Wata Magam, intercepted a suspicious vehicle bearing registration number JK05G-2152 with three persons on board. They have been identified as Abid Ahmad Bhat (driver), Zeeshan Ahmad Dar and Ahitsham Ashraf Wani @Sahil, all residents of Hazarpora Aripanthan. During search, 315 grams of charas was recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized. On their disclosure, one more drug peddler identified as Amir Ahmed Ganiee @Raja resident of Peth Kanihama was arrested and recovered 360 grams of charas powder from his possession.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Magam and investigation has been initiated.

“General public is requested to come forward or dial 112 with any information regarding drug peddling,anti-social activity in their vicinity and extend their cooperation to Police in eradicating the drug menace from the society,” police said.