Shopian, Nov 11: Police have arrested seven persons and recovered 83 boxes of stolen apples after intercepting three Tata Mobile vehicles in the Heerpora area of Shopian district.

According to police, the theft was reported from an orchard and storage shed owned by Mohammad Yousuf Wagay, a resident of Amshipora.

Following the complaint, a team from Police Station Heerpora launched an operation to trace the stolen produce. Acting on specific information and with the assistance of local residents, police intercepted three Tata Mobile vehicles allegedly carrying the stolen apple boxes.

All seven accused were apprehended while allegedly attempting to escape with the stolen produce. Police recovered 83 boxes of apples and seized the three vehicles suspected to have been used in the theft.

Further investigation into the case is underway.