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35 kg poppy seized on J&K highway, smuggler arrested

Police on Saturday arrested a smuggler and recovered 35 kg poppy from him on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district of J&K.

Updated on: Jul 23, 2011, 21:52:28 IST
PTI | By , Jammu
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Police on Saturday arrested a smuggler and recovered 35 kg poppy from him on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district of J&K.

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"During a checking on the highway, one truck was intercepted at Batote area in Ramban District and 35 Kg of Poppy was recovered," police said.

A case has been registered against accused Sajad Ahmed, who belongs to Chadoora area in Budgam district of the state, he said.

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