Govt committed to combating underworld, drug trafficking but not for show

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Colombo, December 24 (Daily Mirror) - The government is committed to combating the underworld and drug trafficking, but not by staging frequent operations for show, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Addressing the weekly briefing to announce Cabinet decisions, he said that the government has already initiated steps to suppress the underworld, and the results will be visible in the future.

“All security forces are working systematically to curb the underworld and drug trafficking. Preliminary steps have already been taken to implement the programme,” he said.

“It is not necessary to discuss the specific measures being undertaken by the government. What matters is the outcome. All we can say for now is that the relevant measures are in progress. Let’s wait and see the results in the future,” the Minister added.

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Janaki Watawala Tuesday, 24 December 2024 07:02 PM

Fully agreed. We want results and not a show.But 100 % eradication is necessary as it was told during the campaign that NPP has no obligations to protect anyone - an obvious reference that ex politicians were shielding drug lords. If there is no 100 % eradication at some point of time during its ruling period, NPP will lose its charm and mass public support.

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eugene Tuesday, 24 December 2024 07:20 PM

Our confident in your work is dwindling. Please don’t utter empty words.

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Christo255 Tuesday, 24 December 2024 07:43 PM

How do you explain the recent trend in granting bail to crime bosses? Who skip bail conditions

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