Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Feb 25: Police today said to have arrested 3 drug smugglers in Awantipora and recovered a large quantity of contraband substances from their possession.
Police said that the officers at a checkpoint established near Beighpora Crossing signalled a vehicle bearing Registration No JK19-1210 to stop.
“However, the driver accelerated the vehicle and fled from the spot. The vehicle was chased by the alert police party and was again intercepted at some distance with three persons on board,” the police said.
Those arrested have been identified as Mohammad Mushtaq son of Mohammad Ismaeel, Mustafa son of Abdul Lateef both resident of Kuthiala Ferozpur Sangroor Punjab and Umer Farooq Wani son of Farooq Ahmad Wani resident of Budriwan Pulwama.
“During the search, officers were able to recover 400 kgs of poppy straw concealed in 20 large bags from the said vehicle. They have been arrested and shifted to the police station where they remain in custody. The vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized,” the police said.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR Number 27/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Awantipora and further investigation has been initiated.
Community members, the police said, are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt with as per law.
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