SOPORE: In continuation of the sustained anti-drug enforcement drive under the 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, J&K Police in Sopore carried out action against the wild growth of narcotic plants in the jurisdiction of Police Post Fruit Mandi.
Acting on credible information regarding the presence of wild cannabis at village Reban, a joint team comprising officials from the Police, Revenue and Excise Departments conducted destruction drive at the identified location. During the operation, wild cannabis growing over considerable area was identified and destroyed on the spot after completing all requisite legal formalities. Samples were collected and seized for further examination.
This action forms part of the continuous drive being undertaken by Police to identify and destroy wild growth of narcotic plants across the district and eliminate potential sources of drug abuse and illicit narcotics. Police reiterated that cultivation, possession, transportation or illegal use of narcotic substances is a serious offence under the NDPS Act and strict legal action shall be taken against those found involved.
