53000 Pregabalin capsules recovered in Mannar

A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in the Iluppukadawai lagoon, Mannar on 28th February 2024 led to the recovery of 53000 Pregabalin capsules concealed in shrubs.

The Sri Lanka Navy remains ever alert and conducts regular operations in the coastal and beach areas with a view to preventing the influx of illegal items into the country.

As an extension of these efforts, the operation was carried out by SLNS Buwaneka in the Northwestern Naval Command with the assistance of Police STF in the Iluppukadawai lagoon. During this operation, naval and STF personnel recovered a suspicious box in nearby shrubs and found 53000 Pregabalin capsules in it.

The recovered stock of prescription drugs were handed over to the Iluppukadawai Police STF for onward legal proceedings.