JKP crack down on drug peddlers: 145 arrested, narcotics worth crores seized

Srinagar, May 01: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended 145 drug peddlers, including 36 hardcore offenders, and booked them under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act. Officials reported that 14 vehicles used for drug trafficking have been seized as well, with the enforcement drive extending till April 2024.
A police official said that Baramulla police have registered 79 cases under NDPS act, arrested 145 drug peddlers which include 36 hard-core drug peddlers who have been booked under PIT NDPS and PSA.
“We have also seized 14 vehicles and cash 1.57 lakhs from drug peddlers in Baramulla district till April 2024. The properties were prima facie acquired from illicit trafficking in narcotic drug and psychotropic substances by the drug peddlers.
He said that they have also recovered contraband & psychotropic substances worth 1.88 Cr (value of contraband in black market) have been seized since Jan 1.
Briefing about the details, the total quantity of brown Sugar recovered was 432 grams which has the value of pure contraband on the black-market worth rupees 73.71 Lakhs.
Similarly, heroine 197 grams worth rupees 38.31 lakhs, Charas 3.864 Kgs worth Rs 25.75 lakhs, Cannabis powder 60.97 kgs worth Rs. 40.77 Lakhs, SpasmoProxyvon Plus 972 tablets worth Rs 00.458 Lakhs and Codeine Phosphate 61 Syrups worth Rs 00.15 Lakhs.
“People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law,” he said.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla Amod Ashok Nagpure said due to sustained action by Police, heroin cases have seen continuous reduction and there is a steep dip in instances of usage of heroin in Baramulla.
He said that elimination of drugs, terror, and fear from society is a priority of police. We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact the nearest police establishment.
“People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law,” SSP said.