Mir Showkat/Baramulla:Police Arrest 2 Drug Peddlers in Baramulla; Contraband Substance Recovered
Mir Showkat/Baramulla
Continuing its efforts to combat the menace of drugs in society, Baramulla Police have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A team from Police Station Pattan, led by SHO PS Pattan, intercepted a vehicle Santro registration number JK01L-7671 at a checkpoint near the ITI Pattan.
The vehicle was occupied by two individuals who were identified as:
Mosin Raja S/O Gh Mohiuddin Tantray R/O Tantraypora Palhallan.
Ashiq Hussain Dar S/O Ab Ahad R/O Manzseer Sopore.
During the search, 2.30 grams of contraband Brown Sugar were recovered from their possession.
The accused have been arrested and shifted to Police Station Pattan for further legal proceedings.
Additionally, the vehicle Santro used in the commission of the crime has been seized.
A case under relevant sections of the law has been registered at Police Station Pattan, and an investigation is underway.
We urge the public to report any instances of drug peddling or other criminal activities to the nearest police establishment or dial 112.
The cooperation of the community is vital in eradicating the drug menace.
Baramulla Police reiterate their commitment to taking strict legal action against those involved in criminal activities.
