Bandipora police apprehend two drug peddlers, seize 5 kgs of charas

Bandipora Police foiled an attempt at drug trafficking after arresting two suspects and seizing 5 kilograms of charas, a narcotic substance, during separate operations in Kanipora Gundboon and Markundal Chowk Sumbal.

Bandipora Police arrested two drug peddlers at Kanipora Gundboon , Markundal Chowk Sumbal and recovered 05 Kgs of Charas like contraband substance from their possession.Cognizance taken under NDPS Act in PS Sumbal.@JmuKmrPolice @KashmirPolice @DIGBaramulla pic.twitter.com/nzU80M0crR

— District Police,Bandipora (@bandiporapolice) April 3, 2024

According to police sources, acting on specific information, a police party conducted surprise checks at the designated locations. During these checks, they intercepted two individuals and upon searching them, recovered a total of 5 kilograms of charas-like contraband substance.

Police have registered cases against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at PS Sumbal. Further investigations are underway.