Minister of Ports Bimal Rathnayake says that disciplinary and legal action will be taken against officials found to be linked to the controversial release of 323 containers by Sri Lanka Customs earlier this year.
Speaking to reporters, Minister Rathnayake said, “Legal action will be taken against officials found to have committed serious offences.”
He further said that the Committee appointed by the President to look into the matter has found that some mistakes related to inspection had occurred on the side of the Customs Officials.
Minister Rathnayake assured that the President will take the necessary decisions based on the findings of the report by the committee.
“Some key factors were found through this committee. One is that a shortcoming or mistake on the Sri Lanka Customs side. Based on the findings of the committee report, the subject minister and ministry secretary will take the necessary actions,” he said.
Minister Rathnayake further slammed the opposition for attempting to politicise the issue, based on baseless allegations and rumours. (Newswire)