5 drug peddlers arrested in Sopore, Ganderbal | Contraband substances recovered

Srinagar , Mar 6: In continuation of its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 5 drug peddlers in Sopore and 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 2 persons who on seeing the police party tried to flee from the spot, but were apprehended tactfully.

During the 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 3 persons on-board. They have been identified as Mohd Furqan Mir (driver) resident of Bilal Colony Soura, Rayees Ahmad Makdoomi resident of Khalmulla Ganderbal and Dildar Ahmad Hajam resident of Rangil Ganderbal. During the 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.

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 the 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,” police said.