Chandigarh, Feb. 18 -- Chandigarh Police on Wednesday arrested two alleged drug peddlers and recovered 15 grams of heroin during a routine patrolling operation in Sector 31.

According to officials, the breakthrough occurred while police were on patrol near a petrol pump en route to Tribune Chowk. The two individuals allegedly tried to turn back abruptly upon noticing the police presence. Suspecting foul play, the police apprehended both individuals.

A search of the accused led to the recovery of 10 grams of heroin from one individual and 5 grams from the other. Neither could produce any valid license or permit for possessing the contraband.

An FIR under Section 21 of the NDPS Act, dated February 17, has been registered at the local pol...