Police sets up new division to fight organized crime

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A new division had been established to curb organised crime in the country, the Police Department said today.

“The Organised Crimes Prevention Division (OCPD) located at No. 9, Mihindu Mawatha, Colombo 12 will work under the purview of IGP Pujith Jayasundara and Western Province Crimes and Traffic DIG Nandana Munasinghe and will be managed by a Superintendent of Police,” the Police said.

The Police said the division would investigate organised crimes across the country, particularly those involved in underworld gangs, weapons and drugs.

The division will operate 24 hours.

The Police said the general public could provide information regarding such crimes to 011-2326229 / 011-2451397 or dir.occib@police.lk. (Darshana Sanjeewa)

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Justica USA... Wednesday, 05 April 2017 06:13 PM

glad to see new developments in the police...try getting rid of bribe taking n increase the salaries of police box fixers by cutting down the salary increments of good for nothing politicos...and give respect n dignity to the police...fix dashboard cams on police vehicles which should be kept running at ALL times.... via DM Android App

ceylon Wednesday, 05 April 2017 06:23 PM

howcome crimes become organised .there was no police then .expell half of the police and recruit ablemen to stop crimes. via DM Android App

ceylon Wednesday, 05 April 2017 06:25 PM

what is 84000 doing in police .just taking salary .expell sleepy police and recruit ablemen to stop crimes. via DM Android App

Mason Wednesday, 05 April 2017 06:42 PM

Does this mean the Police Department was NOT ORGANISED to fight Crime up until now !

Neo Thursday, 06 April 2017 10:49 AM

Good idea. A tough muscular look will put the freight into the criminals. Gym facilities should be made use of to the maximum. via DM Android App

Srian Thursday, 06 April 2017 11:46 AM

Good Question!!!!

dham Thursday, 06 April 2017 01:23 PM

Like STF pick suitable honest officers and give all perks and resources without any interference by anyone. via DM Android App

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