Police arrest 5 drug peddlers in Baramulla, seize contraband Charas-like substances

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Baramulla Police have apprehended five drug peddlers and seized 123 grams of contraband Charas-like substances during separate operations in Sultanpora and Laghama-Paranpeelan road.

Police arrests 5 drug peddlers in Sultanpora & Laghama- Paranpeelan road, Baramulla; 123 grams of contraband Charas like substances recovered.@JmuKmrPolice@KashmirPolice@DIGBaramulla@DCBaramulla@Amod_India pic.twitter.com/2xqxwlHebJ

— Baramulla Police (بارہمولہ پولیس) (@BaramullaPolice) January 30, 2024

Cases under relevant sections of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act have been registered against the accused.

The arrested individuals are currently in police custody. Further investigation is underway to identify the source of the drugs and any potential accomplices.