Seven drug peddlers arrested, over 3.3 kg contraband recovered in Anantnag
ANANTNAG — Police in Anantnag arrested seven alleged drug peddlers in five separate NDPS cases and recovered over 3.3 kg of contraband substances during intensified naka checking and surveillance across the district, officials said on Wednesday.
Police said a team from Police Station Srigufwara intercepted Riyaz Ahmad Hajam of Sirhama at Nowshera Crossing and recovered 3.52 grams of charas and 368 grams of ganja from his possession.
In Pahalgam, police intercepted a Scorpio vehicle at Kullar and arrested driver Fareed Ahmad Chohan and co-driver Fayaz Ahmad Doie. Around 80–90 grams of dried bhang bhoosa was recovered from the driver, while 5 grams of charas was recovered from the co-driver.
Police also apprehended Junaid Ahmad Sheikh of Sherpora at Donipawa and recovered 5 grams of charas from his possession.
In another operation at Nandpora, police arrested Imtiyaz Ahmed Lone of Seepan and recovered 2.5 kg of charas powder from his possession, police said.
Meanwhile, two more persons, Zubair Ahmad Dar and Shahid Gulzar, both residents of Batengoo, were arrested at Batengoo Crossing. Police recovered around 200 grams of ganja from Zubair and 150 grams from Shahid.
Cases under relevant sections of the NDPS Act have been registered and investigations are underway, police said. — (KIMS)
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