Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 1: In a major strike against the narco-terror supply chain, police today arrested two drug peddlers in South Kashmir’s Pulwama and seized 1 kg 130 grams of brown sugar.
The action took place during a routine checking operation, foiling an attempt to push a large narcotic consignment into the district.
As per officials, a police party of Police Post Rahmoo, while conducting a naka at Rahmoo Bridge, intercepted a suspicious vehicle (JK09D-7662) with two persons onboard.
The arrested duo has been identified as Muneer Ahmed Shiek, son of Abdul Hameed Shiek, and Toufeeq Ahmed Shiek, son of Mohammad Rafiq Shiek-both residents of Hajitra Karna.
“During the thorough search of the vehicle, the naka team recovered 1 kg 130 grams of a brown sugar-like substance. The vehicle used in the commission of the offence was also seized on the spot,” police said.
A case (FIR No. 124/2025) under Sections 8, 21 & 29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Rajpora.
Police said the investigation has been set into motion to identify the entire supply chain, including the source and intended receivers of the consignment.
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