One arrested with half kilo morphine

A man has been arrested from Jaitpur area for possessing half a kilogram contraband worth Rs 50 lakh in international market, police said today.

Sher Mohammad was arrested for having 500 grams of morphine in his possession, Superintendent of Police Abdul Hameed said.

Mohammad has been booked under NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, he said.