President Dissanayake Pledges to Tackle Organized Crime and Intermediaries in Parliament

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament on June 25, 2026, to participate in a debate on combating the drug menace and organized crime. In a special statement, the President declared the government's decision to curb not only underworld and organized crime but also the intermediaries who facilitate them. He stated that the country's current state is a result of such interventions and that the government is committed to ending these activities comprehensively. The President is expected to detail the government’s program and proposed legislation aimed at eradicating narcotics and underworld activities.