Welikada prisons Intelligence unit disbanded

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The Welikada Prison Intelligence Unit was disbanded with immediate effect by Justice and Prison Reforms Minister Thalata Atukorala today.

The ministry said the decision was taken following the findings of an investigation conducted into several corruption and irregularities reported in the Prisons Department.

Recent investigations alleged that several prison officials have reportedly maintained contacts with prison inmates who are accused of drugs trafficking. It was also reported that with the help of some prison officials, the inmates were getting mobile phones.

Earlier, the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) also found a list of about eight contact numbers suspected to be of prison officials, from a mobile phone of the the main suspect arrested with the stock of 103 kg of heroin early this month.

The Prisons Department has been informed to carry out an internal investigation regarding these Prison Officials. (DS)

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Comments - 19

Unchikun Thursday, 26 July 2018 07:47 PM

Oops, that is interesting. The intelligence unit is disbanded. What was government doing for 3 1/2 years. Doing business?

Manel Friday, 27 July 2018 02:13 AM

This question deserves another question. When the head of state flew by chopper to save a drug Lord from the STF in Negombo what did the previous govt do.

City Friday, 27 July 2018 07:30 AM

Well all previous governments are responsible for this. appreciate the steps been taken by the minister .she was appointed recently.

Raj Friday, 27 July 2018 08:35 AM

So you mean only this started 3 1/2 years ago. Why can't some idiots appreciate good things happening atleast now.

dulan Friday, 27 July 2018 08:41 AM

Was govts there only for 3 1/2 yrs?

td Thursday, 26 July 2018 08:05 PM

government should establish a new prison for drug cartels and dealers and security of the new prison should hand over to STF.

Ronnie Bugger Friday, 27 July 2018 06:10 AM

Even the STF can get corrupt in time, you donkey.

City Friday, 27 July 2018 07:31 AM

How about the lawyers who are backing them

Kibulawala amare Thursday, 26 July 2018 09:05 PM

Thanks. From underworld kingpins.

sun Thursday, 26 July 2018 09:08 PM

Good show. The only Minister with guts.

Andare Thursday, 26 July 2018 10:43 PM

What intelligence duties have the Unit performed? Is there no check on their Bank Accounts?

hoodwinker Friday, 27 July 2018 02:35 AM

Use of cell phones must be banned , instead all officials should use walkie-talkies, there is not much of a difference between prisons and immigration offices.

Southpaw Friday, 27 July 2018 04:11 AM

A very " unintelligent " unit which was probably under the payroll of Drug King Pins and other undesirable Criminals within the Prison Premises.

Nuwan Friday, 27 July 2018 05:18 AM

It's a risk vs reward thing. Prison officers have a job for life but not getting paid much. They interact with drug dealers who have made millions and see that the risks they have taken with life and freedom are getting rewarded. What path should they take? What influence do they get? What is the reward for honest days of work? Death threats? poverty?People are pushed into these things by a well-oiled system that attracts them.

Observer Friday, 27 July 2018 06:51 AM

Now, prosecute them and revise the list for capital punishment.

Manoj Friday, 27 July 2018 07:47 AM

Now the president will re instate this unit.

Sambo Friday, 27 July 2018 08:46 AM

The entire lot of officials in iWelikada should be put in jail for helping inmates with whatever they want in return for cash benefits..

George Friday, 27 July 2018 08:56 AM

Its time to upgrade the prison building and cells too.

KOLAKOTIYA Friday, 27 July 2018 09:10 AM

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