Jammu: Drug peddler possessing 30gm heroin arrested
A suspected drug peddler was arrested after 30gm of heroin was found in his possession at Digiana on the Jammu-Pathankot Highway where a police party was inspecting vehicles, an official said. He said a man riding a two-wheeler attempted to speed away after being signaled to stop for checking, he said, adding that the man was chased and arrested. Here are more details.
Accused was charged under NDPS Act
The rider turned out to be "known drug peddler" Gurdit Singh and 30 grams of heroin was seized from him, the official said. The man was arrested and charged under sections of the NDPS Act, he said. During questioning, Singh revealed that he had arranged the consignment from Srinagar and was going to sell it in Jammu city, the official added.
