14 January 2022 10:35 am Views - 103
By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya
The Police will launch a three-day programme to collect information on people temporarily residing in the Colombo city from various parts of the island with the aim of securing national security and eliminating crime and drug activities in the city of Colombo.
The Western Province Community Police Division will collect the information under the theme ‘Protect National Security, Eliminate Crimes and Drugs’. Accordingly, police will gather information on all temporary residents residing in the houses, business premises, institutions, government or private premises, construction sites, etc. within the Colombo Municipal Council area on January 14,15 and 16.
Police requested to obtain a form from the Community Police Officers visiting the houses and streets during the period or from the nearest police station if there are temporary occupants residing in the houses or other places.
The public are requested to enter the correct information about the temporary residents of the area and hand it over to the relevant police officers or the relevant police station, police said.