No Political Protection for Drug Networks: Sri Lankan President - The Indian Awaaz

Sri Lanka President vows to end drug menace, says no criminal will get political protection

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government’s only goal is to protect the nation and its children from the growing threat of drug addiction. He stressed that under his leadership, no criminal or drug trafficker will receive political protection. He made these remarks today (November 20) at the Southern Province programme held at the Tangalle Public Stadium, part of the islandwide “A Nation United” mission to eliminate drugs.…

No Political Protection for Drug Networks: Sri Lankan President - The Indian Awaaz

AMN/ WEB DESK Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has vowed that his government will not offer political protection to anyone linked to criminal activity or the country’s drug trade. Speaking at Tangalle in the Southern Province at the launch of the second phase of the “A Nation United” anti-drug mission, he said the administration’s priority is to protect children and communities from the expanding drug menace. President Dissanayake e…