Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government is prepared to agree to three amendments to the proposed Organised Crime Bill, following concerns raised before the Supreme Court, while emphasising the need for strong laws to combat organised criminal networks and the illicit drug trade.

Addressing a religious summit held at Temple Trees yesterday afternoon (5) to mark the first anniversary of the launch of the 'Quit' operation, which was initiated with the aim of eradicating the menace of illicit drugs from the country, the President outlined the Government's measures to tackle organised crime, drug trafficking and related criminal activity.

He said the Government was prepared to agree to three amendme...