‘Drug peddler arrested, contraband substance recovered’

Police on Sunday arrested one drug peddler here and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

A statement said officers at a checkpoint established at RedCross Road, Maisuma intercepted an individual identified as Zahoor Ahmad Dar ofMaisuma.

   

“During search, officers were able to recover 50 gm of charasfrom his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station Maisumawhere he remains in custody,” the statement said.

It said a case (FIR No 07/2020) under relevant sections oflaw has been registered at the police station. “Further investigation has beeninitiated.”

The statement said community members are requested to comeforward with information regarding drug peddlers in their neighborhood.”Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Ourconsistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community membersthat we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drugmenace as reiterated in our meetings,” said the statement.

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