Jammu, Nov 22 (NationPress) Four individuals involved in drug trafficking were apprehended in the rural vicinity of Jammu. Authorities seized a heroin-like substance, a car, a motorcycle, and an electronic weighing scale during the operation, as reported by police on Saturday.

A police spokesperson stated, "In a notable achievement against unlawful drug activities, Jammu (Rural) Police made a substantial breakthrough with the arrest of four drug peddlers and the recovery of a heroin-like substance, a car, a motorcycle, and an electronic weighing scale."

This operation was executed under the meticulous guidance of the SP Rural, SDPO Nagrota, and SHO of Police Station Jhajjar Kotli.

While conducting regular patrols, a team from Police Post Manwal, led by PSI Bhawani Singh and supported by other officers, received actionable intelligence regarding four suspects in the area intending to distribute contraband.

In a prompt response, the team set up a checkpoint near Jindrah Road, Saloon.

The police intercepted a vehicle and a motorcycle, discovering approximately 8 grams of a heroin-like substance in the possession of the suspects.

Specifically, 2.11 grams were found with Rohit Jamwal, 1.55 grams with Abhishek Jamwal, 2.23 grams with Arvind Singh, and 2.23 grams with Aditya Singh, all hailing from Jindrah, according to police sources.

An FIR was filed under the relevant sections of the NDPS Act at Police Station Jhajjar Kotli for further inquiry.

The Jammu Police reiterated its steadfast dedication to combating the drug menace within society and urged the public to report any information regarding drug-related activities to the nearest police station.

The identities of informants will be kept confidential, the statement assured.

Security forces are intensifying operations against drug traffickers, peddlers, and individuals involved in hawala money schemes. It is suspected that the profits from these illegal operations are ultimately utilized to fuel terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.