Police arrest 3 drug peddlers in Handwara, Bandipora

Srinagar, July 31: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 3 drug peddlers in Handwara and Bandipora and recovered contraband psychotropic substances from their possession.

In Handwara, a police party of PS Qalamabad at a checkpoint established at Shartgund Bala, intercepted 2 suspicious persons who attempted to evade the police party but were apprehended tactfully.  They have been arrested and shifted to the police station where they remain in custody.

In Bandipora, a police party of PS Pethkote at a checkpoint established at Pazalpora Bandpora, intercepted and arrested a drug peddler . During the search, psychotropic substances (Tramadol & Alprazolam capsules) were recovered from his possession.