Shopian, Oct 22 (KINS): Shopian Police arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered 60 grams of a charas-like substance during routine checking near Danish Resort in Borihalan, police said.
According to police, a team from Police Station Heerpora intercepted an Alto car bearing registration number JK03H-7227 while it was travelling from Shopian towards Heerpora.
During a search of the driver, police recovered 60 grams of a charas-like substance. The accused has been identified as Mohd Shafeeq Lone, son of Bashir Ahmad Lone, a resident of Sedow, Heerpora.
Police said FIR No. 117/2026 has been registered at Police Station Heerpora under the relevant sections of law, and further investigation is underway to trace the source of the recovered substance and identify possible links.
Shopian Police reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and appealed to the public to share information about drug peddling, illegal cultivation of narcotic plants and substance abuse in their areas.
Police assured that the identity of informants would be kept strictly confidential. Citizens can report such activities to their nearest police station.(KINS)
Shopian police arrests alleged drug peddler, recovers 60 grams of Charas-like substance
