Over 25 Kg Drugs With "Pakistani Markings" Seized Near Border In J&K
NDTV
As per the police, the value of the suspected drugs seized near the border in J&K's Uri is around Rs 20-25 crore in the black market.
Security forces seized over 25 kilograms of drugs-like substance, in packages with "Pakistani markings", near the Line of Control (LOC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector on Saturday.
As per the police, the exact nature of the "heroine-like substance" is being ascertained through concerned authorities, and the value of the suspected contraband is around Rs 20-25 crore in the black market.
Rayes Mohammad Bhat, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Baramulla said, "On October 2, alert army troops witnessed some suspicious movement near the LOC in the Uri sector. Upon reaching the spot, they recovered bags and cartons with Pakistani markings which contained 25 to 30 kilograms of contraband material, which are currently worth Rs 20-25 crore in the market."
Mr Bhat said the police is working in coordination with Army to investigate the case.
