Drug peddler arrested in Baramulla

Baramulla, June 2: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

A Police party of Police Station Kreeri headed by SHO PS Kreeri at a checkpoint established at Wanigam Bala, intercepted a person identified as Ghulam Hassan Hajam, resident of Wanigam Bala. During the search, 12 Kgs of green poppy like contraband substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to PS Kreeri where he remains in custody.