President commends PNB, STF for seizing the largest ever heroin haul in Sri Lanka

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena who visited the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) on Sunday (24) extended his tribute to the PNB and the Special Task Force (STF) Officials for seizing the largest ever heroin haul in Sri Lanka.

My congratulations to the Police #Narcotic Bureau & the #STF personnel who successfully seized the largest consignment of illicit drugs in our history. Behalf of the future of our beloved children, I thank you and I assure my fullest support on achieving this noble purpose. pic.twitter.com/QRhgrlzo4A

— Maithripala Sirisena (@MaithripalaS) February 24, 2019

The President appreciating their service, said that constantly he will provide his fullest assistance as well as blessings at every time for this noble mission done for the benefit of the future generation of the country.

During this visit the President observed the seized heroin stock.

The Police STF Commandant Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) M. R. Latheef, Senior DIG C. D. Wickramarathna, and the PNB Director Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) T. A. C. Dhanapala were present on this occasion.

Later, the President made an observational tour of the PNB and inspected the information regarding past raids conducted by them.