Heroin worth Rs 5 cr seized in Doda

Jammu, Oct 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir police arrested a narcotics smuggler and recovered heroin worth Rs 5 crore from his possession in Doda district.

''A special nakka was laid down by the police last evening on specific information at Dandi Bypass in Bhaderwah town following reports of narcotics smuggling,'' sources told UNI.

However, smuggler identified as Mohd Shaff, resident of Chanyas was arrested on the spot and two packets of heroin each weighing 700 grams were recovered from his possession, they said.

The valued amount of the seized contraband was estimated more than Rs 5 crore in the international market sources said, adding that a case has been registered against him under NDPS Act.

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