Police arrests drug peddler in Anantnag; Huge quantity of contraband substance seized

Continuing its efforts to curb the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Anantnag and recovered huge quantity of contraband substance from his possession.

Police Station Achabal received a specific information through reliable sources that one person namely Ab Hameed Chopan son of Ab Gani Chopan resident of Malpora Ranipora Achabal has indulged in drug peddling and has hoarded a large quantity of narcotic substances in his residential house.

On receipt of this information, a search team headed by SHO PS Achabal alongwith Executive Magistrate concerned raided the said location. During search, officers were able to recover 71.5Kgs of Poppy straw from the said house. The accused person was arrested and shifted to Police Station where he remains in custody.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered and further investigation is in progress.

Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.