2 drug-peddlers held with contraband

Excelsior Correspondent

Srinagar, July 12: Police today said to have arrested 2 drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
Officers from Police Station Sheeri at a checkpoint established on NHW near Petrol Pump Sheeri intercepted a person identified as Arsheed Ahmad Mangral son of Mohd Mukhtar Mangral resident of Salamabad Uri.
“During checking, officers were able to recover 06 grams of Brown Sugar from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to the police station where he remains in custody,” police said.
In another action at Behrampora Baramulla, officers from Police Station Kreeri under the supervision of SDPO Kreeri arrested a drug peddler identified as Zahoor Ahmad Lone son of Gh Mohd Lone resident of Behrampora and recovered 1.7 Kgs of Poppy Straw from his possession.
“He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station where he remains in custody,” police said.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law stand registered in respective Police stations and investigations have been initiated.