KATRA: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Reasi Police have arrested two suspected drug peddlers and seized approximately 17.4 grams of heroin, ₹26,640 in cash and other material during a naka checking operation at Serli in Katra.
According to police, the recovery was made during the intervening night of November 2 and 3, when a police team from Police Station Katra, while conducting routine patrolling and naka checking, intercepted a suspicious Swift car bearing registration number JK02CX7786.
During a thorough search of the vehicle, police recovered approximately 17.4 grams of heroin, cash amounting to ₹26,640, a pocket-sized weighing machine and rolled aluminium foil paper. The recovery of the contraband along with the weighing machine and other material raised suspicion of involvement in drug peddling activities.
The two occupants of the vehicle were identified as Farman Ali, son of Nazir Mohd., a resident of Janakha, Tehsil Dansal, Jammu district, and Shabina Bibi, daughter of Mohd. Shafi, a resident of Bathindi, Jammu
Police said both individuals failed to provide a satisfactory explanation regarding their possession of the recovered contraband and related material.
In this connection, FIR No. 338/2026 under Sections 8/21/22/25/29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered at Police Station Katra.
Further investigation is underway to establish the source of the narcotics, their intended destination and identify other individuals who may be involved in the suspected drug trafficking network.
Reasi Police reiterated their commitment to taking strict action against drug trafficking and dismantling narcotics networks. The police have also appealed to the public to share credible information about drug peddling and substance abuse to help combat the drug menace and protect the youth.
