Kashmir Police Arrest 14 Drug Peddlers, Seize Over 13 kg of Narcotics
14 drug peddlers held with 13 kg narcotics in Kashmir: Police

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Kashmir police have arrested 14 drug peddlers and seized over 13 kg of narcotics in multiple operations across the region. Significant quantities of charas and heroin were recovered, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Jammu and Kashmir.
- 0114 drug peddlers arrested across Kashmir.
- 02Over 13 kg of narcotics, including charas and heroin, seized.
- 03Police operations conducted in Anantnag, Kulgam, and Pulwama districts.
- 04A medical shop was sealed for violating regulations.
- 05The arrests reveal a broader narcotics supply chain.
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Kashmir police have made significant strides in combating drug trafficking, arresting 14 individuals involved in the narcotics trade and recovering over 13 kg of illegal substances. Operations took place across various districts, including Anantnag, Kulgam, and Pulwama. In Anantnag, police raided the home of Fayaz Ahmad Dar, seizing 3 kg 99 gm of charas and arresting both Dar and his son. Additional arrests included two men caught with 488 gm of charas in a vehicle and another individual found with 106 gm of charas sticks. In Kulgam, police apprehended several suspects, recovering cash and various amounts of charas and heroin. The operations have exposed a broader narcotics supply chain in the region, with police actively investigating further connections. The crackdown also led to the sealing of a medical shop for failing to comply with regulations regarding the sale of controlled substances.
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The arrests and seizures indicate a significant effort to disrupt drug trafficking networks in Kashmir, potentially reducing drug availability and related crime in local communities.
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