Jammu, April 13:
Strengthening the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, the Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) J&K scored a major victory today by intercepting a significant narcotics consignment on National Highway-44.
Acting on precise intelligence, a specialized ANTF team established a coordinated checkpoint (naka) near the IIM Jammu campus. During the operation, officers intercepted a Toyota Etios cab (Registration No. JK02AU 9945) for a mandatory search.
The Seizure
Upon a thorough inspection of the vehicle, security forces recovered 18 kilograms of Poppy Straw concealed within the car’s trunk (dicky).
The driver, identified as Shokat Ali, son of Bashir Ahmed and a resident of Kanger, Tehsil Bhalwal, District Jammu, was immediately apprehended.
Investigation Details
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Source: Preliminary questioning suggests the accused purchased the contraband from the Kashmir Valley.
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Intent: The consignment was destined for Jammu, intended for sale to local youth to generate “easy money” through illegal trade.
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Legal Action: A case under the NDPS Act has been registered at the ANTF Police Station in Jammu.
Dismantling the Network
The ANTF has confirmed that investigations are now focused on “forward and backward linkages.” This involves tracing the original suppliers in the Valley and identifying the intended local distributors to completely dismantle the smuggling cell.
“The ANTF J&K remains committed to its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking. Public cooperation is vital in eradicating this menace,” the department stated in an official release.
The Jammu & Kashmir Police urges citizens to come forward with information regarding drug abuse or trafficking to help safeguard the future of the UT’s youth.
