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Suspected drug peddler held with 75 kg of poppy seeds in J-K

A suspected drug peddler has been arrested with 75 kg of poppy seeds in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.

Suspected drug peddler held with 75 kg of poppy seeds in J-K
Suspected drug peddler held with 75 kg of poppy seeds in J-K
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Published : Dec 2, 2020, 4:02 PM IST

Jammu: A suspected drug peddler has been arrested with 75 kg of poppy seeds in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, officials said Wednesday.

During routine checking, a police team stopped a truck on the highway at Chenani area and recovered the contraband from its driver Malkeet Singh, they said.

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The accused was arrested and the poppy seized, the police said, adding that a case has been registered at the Chenani police station and further investigation is underway.

PTI

Jammu: A suspected drug peddler has been arrested with 75 kg of poppy seeds in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, officials said Wednesday.

During routine checking, a police team stopped a truck on the highway at Chenani area and recovered the contraband from its driver Malkeet Singh, they said.

READ: Special court grants ED, CBI time till Feb 1 in Aircel Maxis case

The accused was arrested and the poppy seized, the police said, adding that a case has been registered at the Chenani police station and further investigation is underway.

PTI

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