February 26, Colombo (LNW): Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala has confirmed that a fresh Bill designed to tackle organised criminal activity is set to be presented to the Cabinet in the coming week. He noted that the draft legislation has already been finalised.
Speaking to reporters, Minister Wijepala asserted that the government aims to submit the Bill to the Cabinet within the next fortnight, with plans to forward it to Parliament shortly afterwards for consideration and anticipated approval.
He emphasised that the proposed measures are intended to provide the police with the necessary legal framework, regulations, and amendments required to enhance operational effectiveness. The legislation will address gaps identified in previous policing procedures and strengthen tools available to law enforcement agencies.
The Minister added that implementation will follow a phased approach, with the Inspector General of Police playing an active role in guiding, contributing to, and overseeing the rollout of the new provisions. This collaborative effort, he stated, is expected to significantly bolster police capacity to prevent and respond to organised criminal activities across the country.