STF to come down hard on underworld activities

Sandasen Marsinghe

The Police Special Task Force continues to take stern action against underworld activities. Police Special Task Force Commodant Deputy Inspector General RWMC Ranawana yesterday told the media at the STF headquarters that the STF has been assigned with many responsibilities in the aftermath of the elimination of terrorism, one of the main tasks being combat underworld activities.

He stated that the STF could prevent crimes and bring the culprits to book with the support of the public. He added that the STF arrested leading underworld leader, Neluwe Priyantha with the support of the public. He added that the STF were able to dispel the fear psychosis from the minds of the people of Kahawatta within a short period of time.

Commandant Ranawana said that some groups are creating imaginary characters like 'Grease Yaka' to create a fear psychosis in the minds of the people by confining them to their houses at night to conduct their illegal activities without any hindrances. He added that the STF would intervene in such instances to arrest the situation.

He said that the public can inform the STF with regard of crimes or criminals involved with underworld activities, drug trafficking, cannabis cultivation and trade, illegal gem mining, sand mining, illegal felling of trees etc. The STF would take immediate measures if found to be genuine. He added that the STF will not divulge the identities of informants.

The public could send their complaints via post to the address No 223, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7. The public can also contact the STF over Telephone Numbers 0112588489, 0112580518, 0112586363, 0112588460, 0718215715.