Police arrest 2 drug peddlers in Sopore

Sopore, Nov 28: To eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in Sopore have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered psychotropic substances from their possession.

A police party of Police Station Sopore and Police Post Bus Stand headed by SHO Police Station Sopore under the supervision of SDPO Sopore, at a checkpoint established at Neharpora Sopore intercepted 2 suspicious persons. They have been identified as Nazir Ahmad Shah @Bedana and Nasir Yousuf Shah @Bada Anta , both residents of Neharpora Sopore. During the search, officers were able to recover 264 capsules of banned drug (SpasmoProxyvon Plus) from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 243/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sopore and investigation has been initiated.

"General Public is requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per the law," police said.