We are neither scared nor indebted to any one; will eradicate drug menace: AKD

Colombo, September 14 (Daily Mirror)- A National People's Power (NPP) government will eradicate the drug menace which has created serious consequences in the country, NPP Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Addressing a rally in Anuradhapura, he said the distribution of drugs in different parts of the country is done with the patronage of politicians.

"Politicians are behind the transportation of drugs in the country. Several politicians were caught recently while transporting drugs and cannabis in their jeeps," he said.

Dissanayake said children have become victims of the drug menace and said the whole family falls into distress when children get addicted to drugs.

"This Anuradhapura sacred city was very peaceful in the past where anyone could come and enjoy for days without any fear. We used to come here with our kids and stay for days. Now, drugs are rampant in the city," he said.

He said the NPP is neither scared nor indebted to anyone, adding that the NPP is the only government which can eradicate the drug menace.

Dissanayake said the NPP will grant the freedom to the police to maintain law and order and pointed out that security provided to politicians will be removed, unless they have security threats.