Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala has claimed that certain politicians in the Southern Province are allegedly connected to drug trafficking and organized criminal networks.

Speaking at a media briefing held today (22), the Public Security Minister stated that this information is emerging based on intelligence reports and tips received from the general public.

Minister Wijepala further noted that the criminal underworld and drug networks have expanded as a result of past political culture, but emphasized that the current government is now paying special attention to dismantling these operations. The Minister also confirmed that three major drug raids were conducted today in Tangalle.

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