BARAMULLA: The Baramulla Police have arrested a notorious drug smuggler who was on the run for several years, in a major breakthrough in their ongoing efforts to crack down on drug trafficking in the region.
According to the police, the suspect was apprehended during a raid in Baramulla district on Wednesday. The accused, who is believed to be the kingpin of a drug smuggling network operating in the region, had been evading arrest for several years and was on the list of most-wanted criminals.
The police said that the accused was involved in smuggling large quantities of drugs, including heroin and cannabis, from across the border and distributing them in the region. The police have seized a significant amount of drugs, cash and weapons from his possession.
The arrest is a major success for the police, who have been intensifying their efforts to curb drug trafficking in the region. The authorities have been facing an uphill battle against the drug menace, which has been plaguing the state for several years.
The police have urged the public to come forward and report any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking in the region. They have also assured that strict action will be taken against those involved in drug trafficking, and that the law will be enforced without fear or favor.
