Two drug peddlers held with psychotropic substance in Sopore: Police

Srinagar, Oct 03: Police in Sopore have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered psychotropic substance from their possession.

Police spokesperson in a statement said that a police party of Police Post Fruit Mandi headed by IC PP Fruit Mandi during patrolling at Nowpora Byepass Road apprehended two persons in a suspicious condition. During search, officers were able to recover 540 banned tablets (Alprazolam) from their possession.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 223/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sopore and investigation has been initiated, the statement said.

Police requested general public to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society, and reassured the community members that J&K Police will act tough against the criminals as per the law.