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Yemen’s Bajbaj Business
Yemeni authorities have seized and destroyed large quantities of pregabalin capsules. On November 3, 2026, Aden Security Belt forces announced the seizure of 2.16 million pills hidden in a truck. In September 2026, authorities in Al Mahrah also destroyed around 5.5 million capsules. Publicly announced operations involved shipments of millions of capsules in different areas, but the figures cannot be added together as though they represented separate shipments, nor do they reveal the actual scale of smuggling. The drug is used medically to treat nerve pain and epilepsy, but misuse can lead to dependence and dangerous withdrawal symptoms, particularly when it is combined with sedatives or opioids. The Ministry of Health added it to the list of controlled substances in November 2025. Efforts to combat its misuse are hampered by coordination and oversight difficulties and threats to workers, while a shortage of treatment centers and high costs limit the chances of recovery.
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