Srinagar, April 12 -- Police on Saturday said they have arrested eight drug peddlers in separate operations in Anantnag, Baramulla & Budgam and recovered huge quantities of contraband substances from their possession.

In Shangus, a raid at the residence of Riyaz Ahmad Sheikh of Patti Sheikhpora led to the arrest of Riyaz Sheikh and Aadil Latif, resident of Doudpora Brah, and recovery of approximately 5.75 kg of 'Ganja' (marijuana).

Similarly, at Sangam Chowk, Saqib Ahmad Lone of Natipora Sangam, was arrested and 140 grams of 'Charas' (cannabis) was recovered from him.

At Bumzoo KP Road one Reyaz Ahmad Mochi of New Colony Mattan was arrested after 5.24 kg of cannabis powder was recovered from his possession.

In Uttrasoo, a raid at the ...