Criminal operations by underworld kingpins from prisons must end – Prez

Criminal operations by underworld kingpins from prisons must end – Prez

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has emphasized that crimes operated by underworld kingpins and drug mafia from prisons must be put to an end without delay.

Specific information relating to criminal activities and drug peddling operated from prisons have been received. The general public is appalled by this situation, President said.

“This has to be rectified. Use mobile phones within prison premises should be completely eradicated” President added.

President Rajapaksa made these comments during a discussion with the Prison officials to review the current status of prisons held at the Presidential Secretariat today (01).