Baramulla : Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance worth Lacs from their possession.
A Police party of Police Station Kreeri headed by SHO PS Kreeri at a checkpoint established at Vizer Crossing, intercepted one two wheeler bike bearing registration number JK16-1407 and the persons who were identified as Tanveer Ahmad Dar son of Khazir Mohd Dar and Musaib Ahmad Dar son of Manzoor Ahmad both residents of Hadipora Baramulla. During search 1.47 Kgs of contraband Dried Cannabis and Rs 1K like substances was recovered from their possession. They have been arrested. The two wheeler was also seized on spot.
Similarly, Police party of Police Station Kreeri headed by SHO PS Kreeri at a checkpoint established at Check Tapper, intercepted one person who was identified as Abdul Rashid Khan son of Mohd Khan resident of Kreeri. During search 3 Kgs of contraband Poppy Straw like substances was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested.
In addition, Police party of Police Post Mirgund headed by IC PP Mirgund at a checkpoint established at Chenabal near Jheel, intercepted one person who was identified as Abid Hussain Sofi son of Ghulam Hussain resident of Yakhmanpora Pattan. During search 1.88 Kgs of contraband Charas like substances was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Kreeri & Pattan and investigation has been initiated.
We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.