Five drug peddlers arrested in J&K

Srinagar, Feb 11 : The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police on Thursday arrested five drug peddlers from Kulgam and Budgam districts and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
Police officers at a checkpoint in Kulgam district intercepted a truck with two persons on board. They have been identified as Mohinder Singh and Harpal Singh, both residents of RS Pora Jammu.
During checking, a recovery of 1.5kg of poppy straw was made from their possession.
Similarly, officers intercepted a suspicious person at the same checkpoint who has been identified as Reyaz Ahmad Dar.
“During search, officers were able to recover 100grams of charas from his possession.
“All the three accused persons have been arrested and shifted to Qazigund police station where they remain in custody.