Police arrests five drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police arrested five drug peddlers in Sopore and Ganderbal and recovered contraband, psychotropic substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday.
He said that in Sopore, a police party at a checkpoint established at Hib Dangerpora crossing, intercepted two persons who on seeing the police party tried to flee from the spot, but were apprehended tactfully.
During search, 583 tablets of banned drugs have been recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station Dangiwacha where they remain in custody, he added.
Meanwhile, in Ganderbal, a police party at a checkpoint established at Gratabal crossing intercepted a vehicle (i10) bearing registration number JK01AF-6330 with three persons on-board.
They have been identified as Mohammad Furqan Mir (driver) son of Ali Mohammad Mir resident of Bilal Colony Soura, Rayees Ahmad Makdoomi son of Nazir Ahmad Makdoomi resident of Khalmulla Ganderbal and Dildar Ahmad Hajam son of Ghlam Hassan Hajam resident of Rangil Ganderbal, the spokesman added.
During search of the vehicle, 2.6 Kgs (Approx) of crushed cannabis was recovered and seized on the spot. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized, he said.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective Police Stations and investigations have been initiated.
