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One drug peddler arrested in Verinag Anantnag, 38 KG poppy straw recovered

The Jammu Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested on drug peddler and recovered 39 kilograms of poppy straw (Fukki) from their possession.

In a press statement to The Kashmiriyat, Police said that after receiving inputs, the SHO of Verinag Tajamul Islam Wani raided the house of Ruby Jan, a resident of Nowgam Shahabad and during the search recovered 39 Kgs of Poppy straw Powder from the house.

They said that a case was registered vide FIR no 83/2022 under sections 8/15 of NDPS Act.

“General public is advised not to indulge in drug menace. The Locals of Shahabad appreciate the swift action against drugs by Verinag Police,” the Police stated.

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