Jammu Tawi, Feb 23: A ‘drug peddler' was arrested and a large quantity of charas was seized from his possession in Jammu's Akhnoor district, police said.
A police team from Jourian police post led rounded up a suspect namely Ranjit Sharma S/O Ram Lal R/O Badral Tehsil Akhnoor on a motorcycle bearing Registration No. JK02AW-1472.
“After searching the vehicle, 13 Challis of Charas (weighing 250 Gms) was recovered from his illegal possession,” he said. “On this, case FIR No. 45/2021 U/s 8/20 NDPS Act got registered at P/S Akhnoor and accused got arrested.”
“We request people of the area to come forward and share information about drug peddling or consumption on 9086100100 or 100 with Police for the cause. Your identity will be kept confidential,” the police statement added.