BARAMULLA: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substances from his possession.

A spokesperson said that a police party of Police Station Sherri headed by SHO PS Sheeri at a checkpoint established at Sheeri NHW near Eco Park, intercepted one person. During search, 10 grams of contraband Heroin like substances was recovered from his possession. He was later identified as Adil Nazir Sofi son of Nazir Ahmad resident of Bagna Salamabad A/P PWD Colony Kanthbagh Baramulla. He has been arrested and shifted to PS Sheeri were he remained in custody.

"Accordingly, case under relevant sections of law have been registered at police Station Sheeri and investigations have been initiated", he said.