2 held with narcotics in Jammu

Two drug peddlers were arrested and narcotics were seized from their posession in the city today, police said.

During a surprise check at Hakkal Morh, the police intercepted two motorcycle-borne youths and seized small quantity of heroin, two sharp-edged weapons and cash worth Rs 52,000 from their possession, they said.

A case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code has been registered, the police said, adding further investigation is underway.