Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- President Dissanayake issued an ultimatum to police and military personnel involved in narcotics trafficking: resign immediately or face decisive action without protection. However, these treacherous officers are unlikely to voluntarily come forward. The President must exercise his executive powers to investigate and remove them from service.

Speaking at the Sugathadasa indoor Stadium during the launch of the 'Nation United - National Drive' anti-drug campaign, the President warned that a "black state" - a shadow network of corruption and organised crime - has infiltrated government institutions through years of political patronage.

In a shocking disclosure, he revealed that 38 T-56 rifles remain missing from army s...