Srinagar: Police have arrested a drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered a huge quantity of contraband substances from his possession.
Acting on specific information regarding hoarding of narcotic substances, a police party raided the residential house of Wakeel Ahmad Dar, son of Maroof Ahmad Dar at Peerbal Mohalla Frisal, Yaripora. During the search, 5.145 Kgs of grinded cannabis and 1.735 Kgs of poppy straw-like substances were recovered. Accused Dar was arrested on spot while a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Yaripora for further investigation, police spokesperson informed.
