Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers in Middle East agree to surrender - Minister

Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers, who are evading arrest and currently residing in the Middle East have agreed to surrender to the authorities.

Speaking during an event held in Colombo today (08), Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala confirmed the development.

The Minister stated that the government’s national anti-drug initiative, "A Nation United" commenced last week and a coordinated programme is underway to end the drug menace from the country.

He said as part of the programme a number of initiatives have been launched with the support of numerous agencies.

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala also stated that seven drug traffickers who are currently in the Middle East contacted authorities yesterday (07).

The Minister claimed that the drug traffickers had notified authorities as to where they are carrying out their operations and also agreed to end their dealings and surrender to authorities.