Police in Jammu district announced the arrest of a drug peddler on Monday, with the recovery of heroin from his possession. The arrest was made by Police Station City Jammu during a targeted operation in the city. The individual apprehended was identified as Chanchal Singh, and five grams of heroin were seized from him along with a car.
Following the arrest, an FIR under Sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act was filed at Police Station City. The police are now conducting further investigations to uncover the network involved in drug trafficking. The operation was carried out under the supervision of senior police officials to combat drug trafficking in Jammu.
Jammu Police has intensified its crackdown on drug smugglers and individuals engaged in illegal financial activities. It is suspected that the proceeds from these activities are channeled to support terrorism in the region. Additionally, the police have been seizing properties of those involved in drug smuggling and illegal financial dealings as per court orders, with suspects being detained under the UAPA.
