Baramulla police apprehend drug peddler with 9.46 kg of cannabis

In a significant blow to the drug trade in Baramulla district, police on Tuesday arrested a drug peddler and seized a staggering 9.46 kilograms of contraband cannabis powder from his possession.

Police arrests drug peddler in Dani Syedan Uri, Baramulla; 9.46 Kgs of contraband Cannabis Powder like substances recovered.@JmuKmrPolice@KashmirPolice@DIGBaramulla@DCBaramulla@Amod_India@DivyaDev_ips pic.twitter.com/DLlOA2Ice3

— Baramulla Police (بارہمولہ پولیس) (@BaramullaPolice) January 24, 2024

According to the police, a team from Police Station Uri set up a checkpoint at Dani Syedan Uri. During routine checks, they intercepted a suspicious individual. Upon searching him, the officers discovered a large quantity of cannabis powder concealed in his belongings.

The accused has been arrested and booked under relevant sections of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Further investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the cannabis and identify any potential accomplices.