The Sri Lankan police have established a special police unit focussed on gathering information for organised crimes, Colombo Page reported.
The unit will be located within the premises of the Special Task Force.
Members of the public who provide 'accurate information' related to organised crimes and drug trafficking will be provided a financial reward, the paper added.
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