Narcotic smuggler arrested, 1 kg poppy straw recovered

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Mar 26 2014 | 2:16 PM IST
An alleged narcotic smuggler has been arrested and one kg poppy straw recovered from his possession, police said today.
The accused, Ashok Kumar was intercepted yesterday at a poll check post at Marh, under the jurisdiction of Domana police station, they said.
1.25 kg of poppy straw was recovered from the nabbed smuggler and a case under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985 (NDPS) has been registered against the accused, said police.
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First Published: Mar 26 2014 | 2:16 PM IST

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