Srinagar: Police on Saturday arrested three alleged drug peddlers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district and recovered a significant quantity of contraband substances from their possession.
According to officials, a police team conducting naka checking at Sangri Top in Sopore intercepted three men travelling on a motorcycle. During the search, a substantial amount of contraband was allegedly found in their possession.
The accused were identified as Maqsood Ahmad Lone of Rampora, Riyaz Ahmad Dangroo of Yamran Bomai, and Syed Ahmad Khan, originally from Diver Lolab and currently residing at Sangri Top, Watlab.
Police said the motorcycle used in the alleged crime was also seized. A case has been registered under relevant sections at the Sopore Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
