Continuing its efforts to combat the menace of drugs in society, Baramulla Police have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A Spokesperson said that a team from Police Station Pattan, led by SHO PS Pattan, intercepted a vehicle Santro registration number JK01L-7671 at a checkpoint near the ITI Pattan. The vehicle was occupied by two individuals who were identified as:Mosin Raja S/O Gh Mohiuddin Tantray R/O Tantraypora Palhallan and Ashiq Hussain Dar S/O Ab Ahad R/O Manzseer Sopore.
“During the search, 2.30 grams of contraband Brown Sugar were recovered from their possession. The accused have been arrested and shifted to Police Station Pattan for further legal proceedings”, he said.
Additionally, the vehicle Santro used in the commission of the crime has been seized.
A case under relevant sections of the law has been registered at Police Station Pattan, and an investigation is underway.
