Srinagar, Feb 25 (IANS): J&K Police arrested a woman drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from her possession from Ganderbal district.

The investigation revealed the involvement of another woman in drug peddling.

Pertinently, Ganderbal police had earlier arrested a woman for drug related offences and she happens to be the sister of this woman.

Subsequently, the woman drug peddler was arrested by Ganderbal police.

Contraband substances including 800 grams of charas powder, 520 grams of charas and 14 litres of illicit liquor was recovered during investigation.

During investigation, the police found that both the ladies involved in drug peddling were also involved in selling drugs to the youth of Kangan, Ganderbal.

Notably, 400 grams of charas and Rs 4,22,750 believed to be the proceeds of narcotic crime has been recovered in this case. Further investigation into the case is going on.

Police have requested community members to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law.