The rise of drug smuggling in the Tamil North-East is degrading education, culture and development in a manner that seems “well planned” and aims to eradicate Tamil society, said Chief Minister C V Wigneswaran.
Speaking at a teachers’ conference at Vembady Women’s College in Jaffna, Justice Wigneswaran told the audience that despite the presence of 15,000 Sri Lankan army soldiers in Jaffna, illegal drug smuggling has continued to increase.
“At whose behest is this happening?” he questioned, noting that there were even greater numbers of air force, navy and police personnel.
“We understand that the sale of these narcotics is mainly focussed on school children, with an aim to destabilise the education of our students,” he continued.
The chief minister also called on teachers to remain vigilant and watch for signs of drug use in schools.
Drug smuggling in the North-East has increased since the end of the armed conflict, a fact noted by Justice Wigneswaran, who lamented its rise.
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