Police on Sunday arrested a drug peddler during naka checking at Gurdwara Chati Padshahi Crossing Baramulla.
The drug peddler was identified as Mozim Manzoor S/O Manzoor Ahmad Bhat R/O Khadniyar Baramulla.
“He was travelling in a Santro Vehicle bearing registration JK05E-0145 and was intercepted during naka checking at Gurdwara Chati Padshahi Crossing Baramulla,” the statement issued by the police read.
“During his personal search, 22 grams of contraband Brown Sugar like substance was recovered from him and was taken into custody immediately. The said vehicle has also been seized,” it further read.
It said that the case under NDPS Act registered in Police Station Baramulla and investigations set in motion.
“General People of the area hailed the efforts of Baramulla Police and showed their willingness to support police to eradicate menace of drugs from the society which is the real sign of Police Public relationship,” the statement reads.
