Srinagar, April 26(GNS): Police on Tuesday said that two drug peddlers including a policeman were arrested in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
In a statement issued to GNSa police spokesperson said that during patrolling at Nagam-Hayatpora road police party of Police Station Chadoora intercepted a vehicle (Alto-800, JKO4E-9628) with two persons on board. They have been identified as Mohammad Ayoub Beigh son of Mohammad Jamal Beigh resident of Nowhar Chadoora & Nazir Ahmed Sheikh son of Mohammad Shafi Shiekh resident of Tangnar Chadoora. During search, 69 Kgs of Poppy Straw and cash amount of Rs 55000 were recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody, he said. Besides, vehicle used in the commission of crime was also seized.
Accordingly, he said, a case (FIR No.69/2022) under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Chadoora and further investigation set into motion, he said.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace, reads the statement.(GNS)
