2 drug peddlers arrested with 70 kg of narcotics

Two suspected drug peddlers were arrested here with 70 kg of narcotics worth Rs 3 lakh, police said Sunday.

The incident took place in Mujheda village which comes under the jurisdiction of Miranpur police station.

Acting on a tip-off, a police team led by SHO K P Singh intercepted a car and seized 70 kg of narcotics, SSP Sudhir Kumar.

Devender Kumar and Bhagat Singh were arrested, he said, adding that one

country-made pistol was also recovered.

A case was registered under relevant sections of the IPC and the NDPS Act, he said.