Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya stated that, under the new government policies, organized criminals will no longer receive political protection.
Speaking at a special press briefing held at the Government Information Department under the theme “The Role of the Police under the New Government Plan,” he mentioned that efforts are being made to bring criminals residing overseas back to Sri Lanka swiftly by issuing red notices.
“Criminals will no longer receive political protection – acting IGP”
The Acting IGP emphasized that it is the police’s responsibility to bring criminals before the law. He also noted that the inability to take appropriate action against crime in the past had led to a significant increase in criminal activity.
Commenting on the rise in criminal activities during the recent past, the Acting IGP explained that many of these crimes were orchestrated by individuals residing abroad.
“Moreover, we see another bitter truth—that these criminals are also orchestrating crimes from within prisons. We are continuously working on these matters and taking measures to minimize such crimes,” he added.
