Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the resolution submitted to purchase 100 motorcycles with a 125cc engine capacity and 50 three-wheelers for the Special Task Force (STF).

These vehicles will enhance the STF's capability to carry out operations aimed at suppressing the drug menace and organized underworld gangs in a more effective, efficient, and productive manner, according to the cabinet paper presented by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs.

The Special Task Force currently operates through 76 main camps, 23 sub-camps, and 14 special units covering the entire island.

At present, nearly 90% of the 314 motorcycles in use by the STF personnel frequently experience technical fai...