President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that his administration will never provide political protection to any individuals involved in drug trafficking.
The President made these remarks while participating in the launch of the Northern Province programme of the national operation, “Ratama Ekata” (A Nation United).
Addressing the event, President Dissanayake said investigations have uncovered links between certain inefficient officials within government departments and drug smuggling syndicates. He issued a stern warning to such officials, urging them to immediately sever all ties with illegal activities or step down from their official positions and responsibilities.
