Drug peddler held with contraband substance in Shopian: Police

Srinagar, Nov 08: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Shopian have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

A police spokesperson said that during routine patrolling at Arhama Bongam Axis, a police party of Police Station Shopian intercepted a suspicious person carrying a bag. During search, 4.466Kgs of Poppy Straw-like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Javaid Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Bongam Shopian.

He said a case vide FIR No. 243/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Shopian and investigation has been initiated.

Police reiterated its firm resolve to maintain a drug-free society and appealed to the general public to support this noble mission.