A special committee has been appointed to come up with recommendations to combat organized crime gangs and tackle the drug menace.

The committee is headed by Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province, Deshabandu Tennakoon.

The other members of the committee are the senior DIGs of the Northern and Southern provinces, the DIG in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, the DIG in charge of the Police Narcotics Bureau and the Commanding Officer of the Special Task Force.

Additionally, the Deputy Inspector General of the Special Police Unit and the Director of the Colombo Crimes Division are other members of the committee.

The committee was appointed by the Inspector General of Police upon instructions of Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles.

The main task of the committee is to provide a detailed report to the Minister in charge and the Inspector General of Police, including measures to be taken to combat organized crime gangs and the drug menace.