UN lauds drugs prevention role in SL: Defence Min

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The UN Resident Co-ordinator Hanaa Singer Hamdy extended her appreciation for the continual resounding efforts initiated by the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) through the Defence Ministry to cripple the illegal drug ring, which in turn reflects a positive impression on both Sri Lanka and on the entire region, the Defence Ministry said

She conveyed these views during a cordial discussion with the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today.

Head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Alan Cole was also present at the meeting.

Gen. Gunaratne, illustrating the records of recent drug seizures, said almost one ton of illegal drugs were taken into custody by the Sri Lankan law enforcing agencies.

The Defence Secretary explained the achievements made by National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) under the new leadership and also stated on the process introduced for onward rehabilitation of drug addicts without delay.

The UN Resident Coordinator in an appreciative gesture praised the role of GOSL during the pandemic situation of the country.

She also commended the rehabilitation efforts put forward by the NDDCB in Sri Lanka.

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selvakumar Thursday, 23 September 2021 09:00 PM

UN should understand about this sri lanka how to given green light to dures issues !!!

Roemsh Thursday, 23 September 2021 09:59 PM

our fellows have deceived the UN as well. Yes we all see them caching the drugs with full media drama but then it goes from teh back door to the streets.

Ranaweera Friday, 24 September 2021 01:40 AM

No matter what good you do , some miserable people still sees the negative side of everything.

jan Friday, 24 September 2021 04:31 AM

UN DELIBERAYAELY PRETENDING THAT SRILANKA GETTING CHEAPEST LOW QUALITY DRUGS

B Shitartiste Friday, 24 September 2021 06:24 AM

"oh what a tangled web we weave, when we first practice to deceive". Can't believe the UN is so gullible as to believe one of the pinochio brothers. All these drugs are recycled back into society.

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