Srinagar, 30 August (KNS): In continuation of its efforts to curb the drug menace from society, Srinagar Police arrested a notorious drug peddler from Zadibal area and recovered contraband from his possession.

Statement issued to Kashmir News Service reads, "today on 30.08.21, a Naka  party of police Station Zadibal led by SHO Zadibal Inspector Adil Rashid under the supervision of SDPO Zadibal Shafat Ahmad apprehended  one person namely Dawood Shafat Mir S/O Shafat Mir R/O Nowshera Soura  with Tapentadol tablet 100mg (8strips), Alprazolam 0.5mg (7 strips) (Total 15 strips containing 150 tablets) near Mill Stop Zadibal. 

Taking cognisance of the same Case FIR No 32/21 U/S 8/22 NDPS Act has been registered in Police Station Zadibal and investigation started.
General public has applauded the  efforts of  Srinagar Police to curb the drug menace, It added.(KNS)