Bandipora police apprehend drug peddler, seize charas powder

In a continuing effort to combat drug trafficking, the Bandipora Police arrested a drug peddler in the Nowgam area and seized contraband substance Charas powder from his possession.

Bandipora Police arrested a drug peddler at Nowgam and recovered contraband substance Charas powder from his possession.Cognizance taken under NDPS Act in (PP Nowgam) PS Sumbal. @JmuKmrPolice @KashmirPolice @DIGBaramulla pic.twitter.com/e1L6Qx7OSG

— District Police,Bandipora (@bandiporapolice) February 26, 2024

The operation, carried out by officers from the Nowgam Police Station marks a crucial step in the fight against narcotics proliferation.

The accused was arrested and taken into custody. A case FIR No. 35/2024 under section 8/20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered against him at Police Station Sumbal.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of the operation and potential accomplices.