Srinagar, May 23: Continuing its sustained efforts against drug trafficking and the narcotics menace, Police achieved another success by arresting four drug peddlers in Anantnag, Awantipora and Sopore and recovering contraband substances from their possession.

In Anantnag, a police party of Police Station Kokernag, during naka checking at Panzgam, intercepted two suspicious persons. During search, about 584 grams of Ganja-like substance and about 67 grams of Charas-like substance were recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Aijaz Ahmad Wani son of Sana Ullah Wani and Rouf Ahmad Bhat son of Mohd Maqbool Bhat, both residents of Panzgam, Kokernag.
In Awantipora, a police party of Police Station Tral apprehended a drug peddler during naka checking at Bathnoor–Nagdi Crossing. During search, 75 grams of Charas like substance and 460 grams of grinded Cannabis were recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Tariq Ahmad Khandey son of Mohammad Rajab Khandey resident of Bathnoor Tral.
In Sopore, Police apprehended a drug peddler during patrolling near Grid Station Seelo, in the jurisdiction of Police Post Bus Stand. He has been identified as Yawar-ul-Islam Naikoo son of Khazir Mohammad Naikoo resident of Seeloo Sopore. During search, heroin-like contraband substance was recovered from his possession and seized as per due legal procedure.
All the accused persons have been arrested, and accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations. Further investigation have been initiated.
Police remains committed to its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and appeals to the general public to share information regarding drug-related activities in their areas. Public cooperation remains vital in eliminating the drug menace from society.