Diyala police arrested a suspect found carrying 4,032 pills of Lyrica (Pregaba-Plus) during an inspection operation conducted by the Checkpoints Affairs Department in coordination with K9 units and the provincial Anti-Narcotics Directorate.
A security source said the pills were seized at a security checkpoint north of Baqubah, adding that the suspect was referred to the relevant authorities for legal action in accordance with established procedures.
Pregabalin, marketed under brand names such as Lyrica and Pregaba, is primarily prescribed to treat nerve pain and control epileptic seizures.