BARAMULLA: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, police have arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered a contraband substance from his possession.
A police party of Police Station Kreeri headed by SHO PS Kreeri at a checkpoint established at Wanigam Bala, intercepted a person identified as Ghulam Hassan Hajam son of Ali Mohd resident of Wanigam Bala, police said in a statement. During the search, 12 kg of green poppy-like contraband substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to PS Kreeri where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of the law has been registered at Police Station Kreeri and an investigation has been initiated, police said, adding, “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 the police in curbing the menace of drugs in society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.”