Srinagar, Feb 20: Continuing its firm action against drug trafficking and substance abuse, J&K Police have arrested three drug peddlers in separate operations in in Budgam & Sopore and seized substantial quantities of contraband substances from their possession.

In Budgam, a police team from Police Station Magam, led by ASI Tariq Ahmad during routine patrolling at Batapora, Kanahama, intercepted two suspicious individuals. They have been identified as Mohammad Shafi Bhat, son of Abdul Ahad Bhat, resident of Batapora Kanahama, and Ubaid Farooq Bhat, son of Farooq Ahmad Bhat, resident of Agrikalan Magam. During search, approximately 1 kg 188 grams of a semi-grinded charas-like substance was recovered from Mohammad Shafi Bhat, while 522 grams of a similar substance was recovered from Ubaid Farooq Bhat and both accused have been arrested.
In Sopore, a police party of Police Post Watergam intercepted a suspicious person coming from Behrampora towards Watergam. During search, charas-like substance was recovered from his possession and accused was arrested on spot. He has been identified as Jafar Zahoor Mir, son of Zahoor Ahmad Mir, resident of Behrampora Rafiabad.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated.
J&K Police reiterate their zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and reaffirm their commitment to sustained, intelligence-driven action to protect youth and society from the scourge of drugs. The general public is urged to cooperate and share information to help eradicate the drug menace from the society.