14/2020
Hon. Hesha Withanage,— To ask the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious & Cultural Affairs and Minister of Urban Development & Housing,—
(a) Is he aware that Ratnapura and suburbs of Ratnapura district have become a hub for illicit drugs and the distribution network that targets students and youth is still in operation scot-free?
(b) Separately, will he inform this House—
(i) of the number of raids carried out to seize illicit drugs;
(ii) of the number of persons arrested on crimes related to drugs; and
(iii) of the value of illicit drugs seized;
within Ratnapura district within last two years?
(c) Will he also inform this House—
(i) whether a list of identified illicit drugs and the countries they are smuggled from will be submitted; and
(ii) whether measures will be taken to eradicate drugs menace from the area by taking immediate legal action against the aforesaid illegal drug racketeers?
(d) If not, why?
Asked Date
2020-10-08
Asked by
Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi, M.P.
Ministry
Prime Minister
Legislature
Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
First Session
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Answered Date
2020-10-08
Answered by
Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa, M.P.
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