The operation was carried out by a police team from Police Post Narbal near the Fisheries Department during naka checking. The team intercepted a truck (trailer) bearing registration number PB06L-2575, which was travelling from Magam towards Srinagar.
During a thorough search of the vehicle, police recovered two nylon bags containing poppy straw-like substance weighing 11.240 kilograms, concealed beneath the seat.
The driver and co-passenger were identified as Iqbal Masih, son of Kulla Masih, and Akshay Masih, son of Mohan Masih, both residents of Gurdaspur, Punjab. Both were arrested on the spot for further investigation.
Accordingly, FIR No. 116/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Magam, and investigation has been initiated to ascertain the source of the contraband and identify other persons or links associated with the drug network.
Police reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating the menace of drugs and said efforts would continue to identify, disrupt and dismantle networks involved in drug trafficking, while taking strict legal action against those engaged in the illicit trade of narcotic substances.
