Shadow Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 07:
Acting tough against the drug peddlers/smugglers and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested two notorious drug peddlers in Sopore and recovered Cont raband substances from their possession.
A police party headed by SHO Police Station Tarzoo under the supervision of SDPO Sopore Shri. Sarfaraz Bashir-JKPS at a checkpoint established at Sofi Akbar Road Chankhan intercepted and apprehended 02 persons identified as Muzafar Ahmad Marazi @Muzz Marazi (notorious drug peddler) son of Mohammad Akbar Marazi resident of Sofi Hamam Sopore and Ishfaq Ahmad Lone son of Abdul Majeed Lone resident of Wangam Bandipora.
During search, 5 grams of contraband Heroin like substance was recovered from their possession.
They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station Tarzoo where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Tarzoo and investigation has been initiated.
It’s pertinent to mention here that Muzafar Ahmad Marazi is involved in many cases of NDPS Act at different police stations.
We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.
