Srinagar Police arrested two drug peddlers, recovering 8 kilograms of heroin from them, the consignment which was smuggled from Pakistan, said an official on Wednesday.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Imtiyaz Hussain, told the media that during a routine checkpoint at Barthana crossing, the police intercepted a vehicle with two individuals onboard. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of six kilograms of heroin concealed beneath the driver's seat, he said.
During the personal search of the individuals, two kilograms of the narcotic substance were recovered from them, the SSP added.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Anas Ajaz Awan, a resident of Dildar Tangdar in Kupwara, and Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Channipora in Kupwara's Tangdar. The narcotics and the vehicle used in the commission of the crime have been seized as evidence, the police officer said.
He stated that a case under sections 8/21 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered and further investigation is ongoing.
"Preliminary investigation has revealed that the recovered narcotics were smuggled from Pakistan as part of a cross-border drug trafficking network," Hussain said.
J&K Police is actively pursuing both backward and forward linkages to dismantle this syndicate and identify all individuals involved in this illicit trade, the SSP added.
He said the police remain resolute in their mission to eradicate drug trafficking and ensure the safety of the community.
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