Jammu, Nov 12 (PTI) Two suspected drug peddlers were arrested here on Thursday after 40 gm heroin was found in their possession, police said.

A police party on checking duty intercepted a vehicle at Nanak Nagar and apprehended two people, namely Ashfaq Ahmed and Narinder Pal, after recovery of the heroin from them, they said.

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Police have also seized Rs 35,000 cash from the duo, they said.

A case was registered at the Gandhi Nagar police station, and the accused were arrested, the police said, adding further investigation in the case is going on.

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