We will free the country of drug menace: President

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has assured to free the country of drug menace while stating that several measures are already in place to prevent drug infiltration and distribution.

The President has emphasized that the country will be freed from drugs similar to that of terrorism, the President’s Media Division said.

President made these comments at a public gathering organized near Kiribathgoda Shopping complex yesterday to support candidates of SLPP contesting the General Election.

The gathering was organized by candidate Prasanna Ranaweera. Maha Sanga led by Prof. Ven. Kumburugamuwe Vajira Thero invoked blessings on the President.

President heeded to the requests by the public to construct a housing scheme for the residents in Peliyagoda prone to flash floods and to set up a pumping station in Pethiyagoda. People also apprised the President of the current status of the Kiribathgoda Hospital and issues related to lands. They also requested the President not to halt investigations into Easter Sunday attacks.