COLOMBO, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka will establish dedicated courts to hear cases involving members of organized criminal gangs, a minister said on Thursday.
Speaking to reporters following the arrest in Indonesia of several Sri Lankans linked to organized crimes, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala said the establishment of such courts would help expedite trials and ensure swift justice.
He noted that the government has already apprehended a significant number of individuals connected to criminal networks, and some living abroad have been extradited since the current administration took office.
Wijepala stressed that specialized courts are necessary to fast-track proceedings against these suspects and deliver timely punishments. ■
