Female tops drug convicts death penalty list – claims Justice Minister


JUL 16 2018
Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms Thalatha Atukorale stated that a woman was the first on the list of convicts for drug trafficking when she had considered the list to be sent across to the President for his approval ahead of carrying out the death penalty.
She noted that that alone was clear proof as to what extent the current plight to which the society has sunk.
Atukorale added that when the current regime had assumed power, the country had already become a haven for drug trafficking while certain officials were also involved in the lucrative illegal trade.
She asserted that during the previous regime, the underworld had thrived with State patronage but the current regime will do its utmost to eliminate such trades.
Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms Thalatha Atukorale stated that a woman was the first on the list of convicts for drug trafficking when she had considered the list to be sent across to the President for his approval ahead of carrying out the death penalty.
She noted that that alone was clear proof as to what extent the current plight to which the society has sunk.
Atukorale added that when the current regime had assumed power, the country had already become a haven for drug trafficking while certain officials were also involved in the lucrative illegal trade.
She asserted that during the previous regime, the underworld had thrived with State patronage but the current regime will do its utmost to eliminate such trades.