Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Budgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession.A Spokesperson said that police party of Police Station Beerwah headed by ASI Mohammad Shafi at a checkpoint established near Larbal bridge intercepted two suspicious persons, who on seeing the police party, threw a green-coloured polythene bag on the roadside and tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended tactfully. During checking the said bag, charas like substance in powdered form weighing about 575 grams was recovered. They have been identified as Rameez Ahmad Ganie son of Mohammad Ramzan Ganie resident of Hardu Lattina and Danish Ahmad Sheikh son of Abdul Ahad Sheikh resident of Larbal.Both accused persons have been arrested and a case FIR No. 15/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Beerwah and investigation initiated.J&K Police remains resolute in its mission to eliminate drug-related activities in the region and safeguard the community. The general public is requested to remain vigilant and report drug peddling activities to the nearest police station, ensuring collective action against the menace of drug addiction and trafficking
