The search operation was launched in the forward areas following inputs about drug trafficking in the area, they said.
Police personnel cordoned off Khari, Ajote, Degwar, Purani, Poonch and Jernally Mohalla in the district, the officials said.
During the operation, five people allegedly involved in drug trafficking were detained for questioning, they said.
Two women held with 14-gram 'chitta' in Shimla
SHIMLA: Two women, including one from Haryana were arrested with 14.09 grams of chitta (adulterated heroin) from Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Monday, police said.
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