STERN ACTION TO BE TAKEN AGAINST ARMY MEMBER NABBED WITH DRUGS

(Media Release)

Maximum and stern disciplinary action is to be taken against the Army member, nabbed by the Police in Horana area this morning (25) with a deserter of the Army while both of them were jointly transporting a stock of 45 kg of heroin in an Army vehicle.

The said vehicle used on rental basis for administrative purposes of the Army in Colombo belongs to the Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) in Dambulla and was driven by a relief driver of the Army while the permanent Army driver was away on leave.

On being informed, General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army instructed law enforcement authorities and the Sri Lanka Military Police to take stern action against the Army member and impose maximum possible punishment on the culprits in accordance with legal provisions. (Ends) Nike sneakers | Sneakers Nike