Police arrests drug peddler in Anantnag; contraband substance recovered

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Anantnag and recovered contraband substance from his possession.Officers from Police Station Bijbehara at a checkpoint established at Waghama Bijbehara intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK03C-8799 driven by one person identified as Ghulam Mohammad Dass son of Mohammad Maqbool Dass resident of Waghama Bijbehara. During checking, officers were able to recover 55 Kgs of Poppy Straw from the vehicle. 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 vide FIR No. 185/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Bijbehara and investigation has been taken up.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.