Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, May 4: Acting sternly against narcotics smugglers and suppliers, J&K Police has today arrested a heroin smuggler and recovered approximately 10 grams heroin from his possession.
Police said a patrolling team of Police Station (PS), Bari Brahmana during checking at Naka Sarore Adda, noticed a person coming from Sarore Basti and moving towards NHW Sarore Adda in a suspicious manner. On seeing police party, he tried to flee from the spot, but police intercepted and apprehended him. During checking, approximately 10 grams heroin like substance was recovered from his possession, police said.
The arrested heroin smuggler has been identified as Aqib Syed son of Fayaz Ahmed of Mahipalpur Extension, Gurugaon road district South West Delhi at present Buchpora, Srinagar, police said .
A case FIR No. 55/2024 U/S 8/21/22/29 NDPS Act has been registered against him at Police Station, Bari Brahmana and investigation started.