Srinagar, Feb 08: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered psychotropic substances from their possession.
An official said that a police party headed by SHO Police Station Kreeri at a checkpoint established at Tapper Bala Kreeri intercepted a vehicle truck bearing registration number JK05L-3267 with 02 persons onboard identified as Aqib Ahmad Dar son of Ab Karim & Tanveer Ahmad Malla son of Mohd Ramzan both residents of Mahrajpora Sopore.
During the search, officers were able to recover 432 capsules of SpasmoProxyvon Plus and 5 syrups of Codeine Phosphate from their possession. They were arrested and shifted to Police Station Kreeri where they remain in custody. Vehicles used in the commission of crime have also been seized.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Kreeri and investigation has been initiated.
“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 or dial 112. 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,” the police said.
