17.3.2008
The
United States Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic
Security, Office of Antiterrorism Assistance will donate
approximately $220,000 worth of equipment to the Sri Lanka
National Police (SLNP) in a brief ceremony Tuesday, March
18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at the American Embassy.
The
purpose of the equipment is to sustain and enhance the
critical capabilities of the security forces of Sri Lanka
in their efforts to fight terrorism, according to a media
release from the US Embassy in Sri Lanka.
The donation consists of three Explosives Incident Countermeasures
kits, two Post-Blast Investigation kits and two Hostage
Negotiations kits, which will be divided between the SLNP
and the Special Task Force.
IGP
Y.P. Victor Perera, as well as Senior Deputy Inspector
General – Administration – Mr. Bodhi Liyanage;
Senior Deputy Inspector General – Range III –
Mr. Mahinda Balasooriya; Senior Deputy Inspector General
– Range IV – Mr. Nimal Illangakoon; and Deputy
Inspector General – Commandant / Special Task Force
– Mr. Nimal Lewke are expected to attend the donation
ceremony.
Courtesy
- Government Information