POONCH, Jan. 16 -- In its continued efforts to curb drug trafficking and ensure public safety, Police Station Surankote today achieved a significant success by apprehending a drug peddler and recovering contraband during a special naka checking operation.

Acting on routine preventive measures, a special naka was laid at Mirza Morh by a police team of PS Surankote. During checking and frisking of pedestrians passing through the area, one individual was intercepted on suspicion. Upon thorough search, approximately 50 grams of Charas (Cannabis) was recovered from his possession.

The accused has been identified as Faizaan Ahmed, son of Mushtaq Ahmed, resident of near Old Tehsil, Surankote. He was immediately taken into custody and the recover...