Major Drug Bust: 344 Kg of Poppy Plants Seized in Udhampur

In a significant operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, police seized 344 kg of poppy plants concealed in an oil tanker. The driver, Harpreet Singh from Punjab, was arrested. The operation followed a tip-off, leading to the discovery of 23 bags of poppy plants. An investigation is ongoing.

In a major breakthrough, law enforcement authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district have confiscated 344 kg of poppy plants hidden inside an oil tanker. The seizure took place on Friday when a police team, acting on a tip-off, halted the tanker on the highway at Chenani.

Upon inspection, officials discovered 23 bags filled with poppy plants weighing a total of 344 kgs and 100 gms concealed within the vehicle. Harpreet Singh, a native of Punjab and the driver of the tanker, was apprehended on the spot, and the vehicle was seized.

Authorities have registered a case at the Chenani police station and an extensive investigation has been initiated to uncover further details. This arrest marks a significant victory in the ongoing battle against narcotics trafficking in the region.