Srinagar, Jan 4 : Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Srinagar Police has arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A police team headed by SHO Police Station Shalteng, during surprise naka checking at Lawaypora/ Mujgund Axis inercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully.
During search, approximately 22 grams of heroin like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Mohammad Yaseen Bhat @ Shaka son of Ghulam Ahmed Bhat resident of Astan Mohalla Gundhasibhat Srinagar.
Moreover, a police team of Police Station Zadibal at a checkpoint established at Sazgari Pora, apprehended a suspicious person namely Waseem Ahmad Bafanda son of Ghulam Ahmad resident of Dangerpora Malbagh Hazratbal. During his search, 04 grams of heroin and net cash of Rs 3020 was recovered from his possession.
