Colombo (News 1st) – A suspect who was in possession of 5000 Tramadol pills was arrested last night (September 08) in Norochcholai.

Tramadol is a painkiller and can only be purchased from the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation with a doctors prescription.

Police have stated that they raided the Norochcholai city based on a tip-off received.

The suspect arrested is a 25-year-old individual.

Further investigations into the matter are continuing.

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