Person transporting 42,300 cards of Pregabalin capsules held in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a person transporting 42300 cards of Pregabalin capsules 150 mg, during a search at the Karamba roadblock in Kalpitiya on Saturday (24). The suspect was carrying this controlled drug by van, for sale.

Pregabalin is used to treat epilepsy and anxiety. It’s also taken to treat nerve pain caused by different conditions including diabetes and shingles, or an injury

The apprehended suspect is a resident of Rajagiriya, aged 29. The accused, along with controlled drugs and the van was handed over to the Norochcholai Police for onward legal action.