Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, July 7: Police in Baramulla today arrested 2 drug smugglers including a notorious drug smuggler and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A police party under the supervision of SDPO Tangmarg Imtiaz Ahmed, assisted by SHO PS Kunzer at a checkpoint established at Kharkal Lolpora arrested a notorious drug smuggler identified as Bashir Ahmad Malla son of Abdul Razak Malla, resident of Dhobiwan Kunzer after they intercepted a vehicle (Wagon-R) bearing Registration Number DL8CQ-4861.
“During the search, 19.5 kgs of Poppy Straw-like contraband substance was recovered from his possession. The vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized. He has been shifted to the police station where he remains in custody,” police said.
Meanwhile, a police party under the supervision of SDPO Uri Shokat Ali, assisted by SHO PS Boniyar at a checkpoint established at Trikanjan Boniyar intercepted 2 suspicious persons who on noticing the police party tried to flee from the spot, however, one among them identified as Imran Ahmad Abbasi son of Late Mohammad Yaseen resident of Nowshera A/P Boniyar was apprehended tactfully while another person managed to flee from the spot.
“During the search, 35 grams of Charas-like contraband substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to the police station where he remains in custody. Efforts are on to nab the other accused person,” police said.
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