Jammu, Jul 09: District Police Kathua on Thursday destroyed a consignment of approximately 174.981 kg narcotic drugs and 1,945 capsules, tablets (narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances) – valuing over Rs 2.32 Cr, through incineration at the approved facility in Samba district.
“The destroyed narcotics, with an estimated value of Rs 2,32,86,490, includes 2.05 kg of heroin; 1,036 capsules; 909 tablets; 7.68 kg of Ganja; 162.649 kg of poppy straw; 2.126 kg of charas and 482 grams of opium,” the Police said.
The destruction was carried out by a police team led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua, Mohita Sharma, with the approval of the competent authority, in the presence of the committee members, following the prescribed legal procedure for incineration.
“The seized narcotics pertained to 43 different NDPS cases registered by J&K Police in Kathua and had been stored in various police malkhanas. The destruction was carried out through incineration at the approved facility of M/s Anmol Healthcare, Rara under the jurisdiction of Police Station Ramgarh in district Samba, after fulfilling all legal formalities as prescribed under law,” Police said.
Speaking on the occasion, SSP Kathua reiterated the commitment of J&K Police Kathua towards its anti-drug campaign and stated that the district police would continue to take stringent action against drug traffickers and ensure the timely disposal of seized narcotics in accordance with the law.
