Srinagar Police arrested drug peddler, 43 bottles of Codeine recovered

In its continuous offensive drive against the menace of drugs, Srinagar Police on Saturday arrested a drug peddler and recovered 43 bottles of codeine from him.
In a statement issued, Police Party of Police Station Nigeen led by SHO PS Nigeen under the supervision of SDPO Zakoora established a Naka at Power Grid Habbak Naseem Bagh during which one person namely, Feroz Ahmad Mir, S/o Mohd Sidiq Mir, R/o Mir Mohalla Soura.
He was apprehended along with his Scotty and on search 43 Bottles of Codeine (Isorex) were recovered from his possession, the accused was arrested on the spot.
In this regard, a case FIR No. 145/2020 U/S 8/21 NDPS Act stands registered in Police Station Nigeen, and the investigation was taken up.
Srinagar Police is committed to continue its offensive drive against the drug peddlers and shall make every endeavour for a drugs free Srinagar.