Jammu & Kashmir Police on Saturday said to have arrested a drug smuggler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession. Besides, police destroyed wild Cannabis in Bandipora.
A police party led by SHO PS Pattan under the supervision of SDPO Pattan Mohd Nawaz at a checkpoint established at Mehmoodpora Pattan intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee but was apprehended tactfully by the alert police party, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
During the search, 14Kgs of Poppy Straw concealed in a bag was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Hilal Ahmad Lone son of Mohammad Assadullah Lone resident of Mehmoodpora Pattan. He has been arrested and shifted to a police station where he remains in custody, police said.
Accordingly, police said a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Pattan and investigation has been initiated.
Moreover, Police in Bandipora along with the Excise Department carried out a wild Cannabis destruction drive from Main Market Nadikhai Sumbal to Markundal Chowk and its adjacent areas and destroyed wild Cannabis cultivation spread over 9 Kanals of land. General public of these areas have hailed the efforts of the Police.
“Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling 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,” police said
