Be committed to control drugs and other vices: Defence Sec.

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya   

While urging the Police to be committed to control the drug menace, Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne said the Police needed to be more active to control the drug menace through collective efforts and careful planning.   

He requested the Police to control the drug menace and organised crimes by implementing effective strategies.   

“If Police needs assistance to nab those criminals and control organised illegal activities, the Special Task Force and the Tri-Forces can be deployed to provide additional support,” he assured.   

He made these remarks during a discussion held at the Defence Ministry on Wednesday.   

Highlighting the importance of launching special strategies to curb organised crimes, Maj.Gen. Gunaratne directed senior Police officers to take tough actions against those who were involved in illegal encroachment, filling marshy lands, extortion, forceful acquisition of private lands by organised groups, illegal sand transportation, traffic congestion and also sexual harassment against women. 

 
Explaining President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s vision for the country’s future, he said the president had envisioned for a secured nation and law abiding society with the support of law
enforcement agencies.   

Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. Gunaratne requested Police to perform their duties to meet people’s expectations to ensure security while maintaining their reputation.   
Addressing senior Police officers including the Acting Inspector General of Police C. D. Wickramaratne, he said the Police service needs to be developed considering the present needs of the Police and pledged to give it the same importance as the Tri-Forces.   

• The Special Task Force and the Tri-Forces can be deployed to provide additional support