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Over 800 Kgs of medicines and injections smuggled from India detected
One of the biggest stocks of smuggled medicines and injections weighing over 800 kilograms has been found in an abandoned fishing hut in Kalpitiya today, Police said.
The items have been smuggled from India and was possibly ready to be transported to various parts in Sri Lanka for distribution to pharmacies and private hospitals.
The medicines and injections were hidden in the hut in Kandakuliya, along with fishing nets. The hut was abandoned as it is the off season for fishing.
The medicines and injections were sealed in polythene bags and stocked in cardboard boxes.
Some of the items had expiry dates lapsing in two years time and most of them were expensive drugs.
The raid was led by Officer in Charge of the Kalpitiya Police, CI Lakshman Ranwala.
A full investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, the incident has sparked off fresh controversy that substandard medicines without any checks were entering the markets thereby posing a threat to the lives of patients.
Also the Pharmaceutical industry too can be affected by medicines illegally entering the country, health officials said.
PIX AND TEXT BY PADMA KUMARI KANKANAMGE
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