Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- A comprehensive investigation is being carried out into 'Kehelbaddara Padme' and his associates, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala has stated.

Minister Ananda Wijepala further noted that organized criminal groups in the country had been allowed to grow over a long period with the blessing and support of certain politicians.

He made these remarks while addressing media at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

The Minister stressed that it is now time to put a complete end to underworld crimes and that no further opportunity will be given for such groups to continue oppressing the public.

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