Drug peddler held with 10 kg poppy straw in Jammu

Jammu, Dec 25: Police have arrested a drug peddler with 10 kg poppy straw in Sidhra area of Jammu.

“Continuing rigorous campaign against drug peddling under Operation Sanjeevani, Police achieved a major success on December 24, 2024, when a team from Police Post Sidhra, while conducting routine naka checking at Sidhra bridge, intercepted a tanker (Registration No. JK02AN/7702) coming from Nagrota towards Narwal,” a Police spokesperson said.

The driver of the tanker attempted to evade the naka but was apprehended.

“The accused has been identified as Kamaljeet Singh, son of Surjeet Singh, resident of Gole Gujral Ranjitpura, Jammu. Upon checking the vehicle, the police recovered 10 kilograms of poppy straw (bhukki) from his possession,” spokesperson said.

In connection with the recovery, an FIR (No 332/2024) under Sections 8/15/25 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Nagrota.

The tanker was also seized as part of the investigation.

“The arrest marks a significant step in Jammu Police’s ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking in the region. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to intensifying the fight against the drug menace and have urged the public to report any suspicious activities to the Police,” spokesperson said.