Srinagar, Feb 27 (UNI) Police have arrested a drug peddler and recovered 10.47 Kgs of poppy straw from his possession in Jammu Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

Police on Thursday said that on Wednesday a Police party of Frisal established a checkpoint at Damidola crossing and during checking one person carrying a bag was roaming in suspicious condition.

After checking 10.47 kgs of Poppy Straw like contraband substance was recovered from his possession.

The accused have been identified as Mohd Syed Parray a resident of Humshalibugh was arrested on spot and accordingly a case vide FIR No 15/2025 U/S 8/15 NDPS act was registered at police station Yaripora and further investigation is going on.

Police affirms its steadfast commitment of eliminating drug peddling in the Kulgam district with the full might of law.

“We also caution those engaged in this unlawful activity that the long arm of law would catch them sooner than anticipated and every offender will face justice”, police said.

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