Srinagar: Police on Friday claimed to have arrested a drug peddler in Srinagar and recovered contraband substance and cash from his possession.
Police spokesman in a statement issued here on Friday said that officers from Police Station Rainawari at a checkpoint established near Zindshah Masjid Rainawari, intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK01L-6924 with one person on board.
He has been identified as Reyaz Ahmad Sheikh of Andurni Kathidarwaza A/P Shungli Pora Srinagar.
“During checking, the officers were able to recover 140 grams of Charas and a cash amount of Rs 13,300 from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to a police station where he remains in custody,” police said.
Accordingly, police said that a case under FIR number 03/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Rainawari and further investigation has been initiated.
Meanwhile, police urged people to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood
