Budgam Police arrests 02 drug peddlers; Contraband substances recovered

BUDGAM 26th April 2022: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society,  police have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances including  cash from their possession. According to a statement  issued to  Arising State ,the patrolling at Nagam-Hayatpora road a police party of  Chadoora intercepted a vehicle (Alto-800) bearing registration number JKO4E-9628 with two persons on board.They have been identified as Mohammad Ayoub Beigh son of Mohammad Jamal Beigh resident of Nowhar Chadoora & Nazir Ahmed Sheikh son of Mohammad Shafi Shiekh resident of Tangnar Chadoora. During search, 69 Kgs of Poppy Straw and cash amount of ₹55000/= were recovered from their possession.They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.Besides, vehicle used in the commission of crime was also seized.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No.69/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Chadoora and further investigation set into motion.