Shopian, May 8: In continuation of the investigation into the recent seizure of 200 Pregabalin 300 mg capsules in Batpora, Shopian, authorities have recovered another major consignment comprising 6,000 Pregabalin capsules worth approximately ₹2.53 lakh during a joint operation carried out by the Drug Control Departments of Shopian and Pulwama.
Officials said the consignment was allegedly being transported through illegal channels for unlawful sale and distribution in the district.
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Acting on specific inputs developed by the Drug Control Office Shopian, joint teams from the Drug Control Departments of Shopian and Pulwama, in coordination with police, launched a swift operation and successfully intercepted the consignment before it could enter the local market.
Authorities said Pregabalin, a prescription medicine, is increasingly being misused by drug abusers, raising serious public health and social concerns across the region.
Officials added that surveillance and enforcement measures have been intensified to curb the illegal trade, transportation, and misuse of pharmaceutical drugs.
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The seizure followed sustained tracking and verification of leads generated during the earlier crackdown in Shopian. Investigators monitored the suspected movement of the consignment and acted promptly to prevent its illegal circulation, officials said.
