Mir Showkat/Kulgam:Police arrests a drug peddler in Kulgam; Contraband substance recovered
Mir Showkat/Kulgam
March 22:Continuing its unwavering efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Qazigund, Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A police party of Police Station Qazigund established a specific checkpoint (Naka) at Bonigam crossing near NHW Qazigund and during checking one suspicious person identified as *Maqsood Ahmad Naikoo son of Sonauallah Naikoo a resident of Nassu Badragund* carrying a nylon bag was intercepted.
After search, officers were able to recover *04 Kgs of Poppy Straw* like contraband substance filled in the said bag from his possession. He was arrested on spot.
Subsequently, case vide FIR number 79/2024 under section 8/15 of NDPS Act stands registered in Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been initiated.
General public is requested to come forward or Dial 112 with any information regarding drug peddling/anti-social activity in their vicinity and extend their cooperation to Police in eradicating the drug menace from the society.
