INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles declared an unwavering commitment to continuing the operation to suppress drug trafficking and
underworld activities in the country, regardless of external pressures.Addressing a press conference at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC)
on Thursday (Dec.21), the lawmaker emphasized that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has wholeheartedly endorsed the operation, ensuring that
it will persist despite any potential impacts.Minister Alles underscored the significance of public support, drawing parallels between the
backing received to end the thirty-year war and the current necessity for a united front against drugs and underworld activities.He
expressed the vision of creating an environment where future generations can live free from fear or doubt.The resolute stance articulated by
was imperative to take decisive action to curb these activities
support of the people, particularly the media
Just as there was collective support for the security forces during the war, a similar unity is crucial now
support serves as a formidable strength for the police and therefore, it is requested that the public provides necessary support and
accurate information for the success of this operation
With such support, it is believed that drug trafficking and underworld activities can be eradicated from the country by June of next
The operation focuses on disrupting the distribution network, stopping underworld activities associated with drug trafficking, and paying
special attention to drug users
Instructions have been given to the Inspector General of Police to concentrate on apprehending drug dealers rather than drug
Orders have been given to arrest all these individuals, resulting in the arrest of 731 people in the last four days alone, including those
not initially mentioned in intelligence reports
Additionally, 8,451 others have been arrested, with 346 in detention, 61 undergoing asset investigations and 697 referred for
431 million within the past four days
When considering assets such as vehicles, houses and properties belonging to the suspects as liabilities, their total value amounts to
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who shares the stance that drug trafficking and underworld activities must be eradicated from the
The commitment is to create an environment where drugs and underworld activities can be eliminated, ensuring that future generations can
To address these issues, instructions have been given to introduce a special hotline, similar to the police emergency number, from the first
problems with male police officers
