Samba: March 23, 2026: Continuing its drive against drug smugglers/peddlers, Samba Police has arrested a drug peddler in the jurisdiction of Police Station Samba and recovered approximately 9.70 grams of heroin (chitta) like substance from his possession.
Acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Station Samba established a special vehicle checking naka near Bhargava College Samba and intercepted a motorcycle bearing registration No. JK21K-1424 for its checking which was coming from Vijaypur side. During frisking, approximately 9.70 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered from the possession of the motorcyclist.
The drug peddler identified as Farman Ali S/o Abdul Gani R/o Rakh Barotian tehsil Vijaypur district Samba has been arrested and contraband item has been seized. The motorcycle has also been seized in the instant case.
A case FIR No. 69/2026 u/s 8/21/22/25 NDPS Act has been registered at PS Samba and investigation started.
