2 drug peddlers arrested in Sumbal by Bandipora Police, charas seized

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Bandipora Police apprehended two alleged drug peddlers in Sumbal and seized a substantial quantity of contraband substance, Charas, from their possession.

Bandipora Police arrested two drug peddlers in Sumbal and recovered contraband substance Charas from their possession.Cognizance taken under NDPS Act in PS Sumbal. @JmuKmrPolice @KashmirPolice @DIGBaramulla pic.twitter.com/iuLJFl2Ben

— District Police,Bandipora (@bandiporapolice) February 29, 2024

The arrest was made during a targeted operation conducted by the Bandipora Police in the Sumbal area. Acting on credible intelligence, law enforcement officials swiftly moved in and detained the suspects.

The police recovered contraband substances identified as Charas, from the possession of the arrested individuals. The exact quantity of Charas seized has not been disclosed yet.

The case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the police station.

The police are currently investigating the case to identify the source of the drugs and apprehend any other individuals involved in the drug peddling network. More information about the case, including the identities of the arrested individuals, is expected to be released by the police in due course.