Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe suggested the establishment of a new agency under the Anti-Narcotics Act to counter the growing threat posed by individuals in the underworld who exploit new technology.
The President also proposed the introduction of specific laws to control these activities.
According to the President, this new agency would consolidate all police, military, and civil agencies into a single entity with designated powers, focusing on long-term engagement in combating drug-related activities.
The President was speaking during the opening of the Special Operations Command of the Police Special Task Force in Sri Jayawardanepura.
This command center will act as the primary hub for managing public order and motorcycle patrols. The Director of Special Operations will oversee the operational command of the specialized units within the Special Task Force, reporting directly to the Special Task Force Commander through the Deputy Operations Commander.
The specialized teams at this center will handle emergencies such as terrorist attacks, violent extremism, public protests, hostage situations, and other similar crises.
The President emphasized that the underworld and drug traffickers must not be allowed to undermine the country. He also announced that new laws will be introduced to combat underworld activities using advanced technology.
Additionally, the President highlighted that ensuring law and order is essential for protecting the basic rights of the people and expressed his intention to include this commitment in the law.