President Maithripala Sirisena said that he has signed the documents for execution of four big time drug operators currently convicted and awaiting death sentence. He said that the convicts and their next of kin yet to be informed. The convicts could appeal for clemency.Addressing heads of media today (June 26) at the President’s House in Colombo, he emphasized the danger of illicit drugs. Pointing out that there are about 100,000 drug addicts in the country, he urged all sections of the society including media to extend fullest support to the government endeavours against illicit drugs.
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