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Police arrests drug peddler in Budgam
Srinagar, Feb 19: (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband from him in central Kashmir district of Budgam.
A police spokesperson said that following specific information about transport of drugs, a checkpoint was established at Humhama in Budgam. “Police intercepted a three wheeler at checkpoint and recovered 120 capsules of Spasmoproxyvan and fuki from him,” he said.
He said the drug peddler, identified as Nisar Ahmad Dar, as been arrested.
“Police has registered a case and initiated investigation to nab other people involved in drug trafficking,” he said.
“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,” he said.
“Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep your society free from the scourge of drug menace,” he added.