BARAMULLA: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 2 drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A Police spokesperson said, "A police party of Police Station Kreeri headed by SHO PS Kreeri at a checkpoint established at Kreeri Baramulla, intercepted two persons. During their search, 35 grams of contraband Charas like substances & cash 5K was recovered from their possession. They were later identified as Suhail Ahmad Bhat son of Hilal Ahmad resident of Vizer Wagoora & Mohd Ashraf Khan son of Mohd Yousuf resident of Frasthar. They have been arrested and shifted to PS Kreeri were they remained in custody."

Accordingly, case under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Kreeri and investigations have been initiated.