Kulgaam March 09 CNS : Continuing its efforts to eradicate menace of drugs from the society, Police in Kulgam have arrested one drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
Officers at a checkpoint established at Sempora Derpora crossing intercepted a vehicle (Chevrolet Sail) bearing registration number JK22-6514 with one person on board. He has been identified as Mohd Iqbal Shah son of Mohd Amin Shah resident of Munnad Yaripora. During search officers were able to recover 20grams of Heroin and weighing machine from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 09/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Behibagh and further investigation into the matter has been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers 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.(CNS)