17-kg poppy seized from vehicle in Ramban, one held
Banihal/Jammu: A tanker driver was arrested after 17 kilograms of poppy was seized from his vehicle in Ramban district on Monday, officials said.
A police party intercepted a gas tanker on Jammu-Srinagar national highway at Chanderkote area. During its search, 17 kilograms of poppy concealed in a aplastic bag and hidden under a seat was recovered, they said.
The driver, Mushtaq Ahmad, was arrested, officials said, adding he disclosed that he was carrying the contraband from Srinagar for smuggling, the officials said.
Press Trust of India
