Continuing its efforts to combat the menace of drugs in society, Police in Baramulla have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police team led by SHO Police Station Pattan at a checkpoint established near ITI Pattan, intercepted a vehicle Santro bearing registration number JK01L-7671 with 02 persons onboard. They have been identified as Mosin Raja son of Gh Mohiuddin Tantray resident of Tantraypora Palhallan and Ashiq Hussain Dar son of Ab Ahad resident of Manzseer Sopore. During search, 2.30 grams of contraband brown sugar was recovered from their possession. Vehicle used in the commission of the crime has been seized.

The accused persons have been arrested and a case under relevant sections of the law has been registered at Police Station Pattan and investigation is underway.

People are requested to cooperate with Police in the fight against the drug menace by sharing any information regarding drug peddling or trafficking in their areas. People can contact nearest police station to report any suspicious activities and help to create a drug-free society.