Major anti-drug CASO conducted in Jammu’s Gandhi Nagar locality, 250 houses searched, 18 suspects held

Continuing its sustained campaign under Nasha Mukt Abhiyan to eradicate the menace of narcotics and strengthen its resolve to Disrupt, Dismantle and Defeat drug networks, South Zone Jammu Police conducted an intensive Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Valmiki Colony, Gandhi Nagar, following specific inputs regarding alleged ganja peddling activities reported in the area in recent times.

During the operation, more than 250 houses were thoroughly searched, and 18 suspects were rounded up for sustained questioning and verification.

The operation was conducted in a planned and coordinated manner with the objective of identifying, disrupting and curbing the activities of drug peddlers and anti-social elements operating in the locality, while targeting both supply and demand chains linked to narcotics.

The entire operation was led by the SP South Zone, Jammu, with active participation of officers and personnel of South Zone Police.

Jammu Police reaffirmed its commitment to making society drug-free through its focused approach to Disrupt, Dismantle and Defeat the drug ecosystem and appealed to the public to come forward with information related to drug trafficking and other criminal activities to enable timely and effective action.