Jammu Kashmir Police in its recent action against drug dealings in Awantipora on Thursday arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
The two arrested drug peddlers have been identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Bhat resident of Renzipora and Waseem Ahmad Wani resident of Baderwan Pulwama and were arrested while they were travelling in Auto Load Carrier bearing registration number JK03F-8420 from Pulwama to Awantipora. Officers were able to recover 15 kgs of Poppy Straw from their possession. Vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized.
Accordingly, a case FIR Number 150 /2020 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Awantipora and further investigation initiated.