Maximum measures to strengthen safety and security at airports: Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva

“Comprehensive measures have been implemented to enhance the safety and security of all airports across the country, “affirms Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva. He made these remarks in light of the initiatives undertaken by the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. to augment operations at all airports in the island, including the Bandaranaike International Airport.

The Minister made these comments during a passing-out ceremony for 135 newly trained security guards at the Colombo International Airport in Rathmalana. Additionally, he outlined plans to increase the current staff of 1120 security personnel employed by the Airport and Aviation Services up to 1325.

Emphasising the significance of the latest security and safety surveillance equipment installed at the Bandaranaike International Airport, the Minister expressed confidence that these measures would effectively deter any illicit importation of drugs or other prohibited goods through the airport.

The Minister said that the newly trained security personnel, equipped with the latest security measures, would dutifully perform their responsibilities without succumbing to any external influences. 

During the ceremony, the Minister presented badges to the new recruits and commendations to those who excelled in their training. The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Chairman Eng. Athula Galketiya, along with several other officials, also attended the occasion.