Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has raised concerns in Parliament over the release of more than 300 unexamined containers earlier this year, demanding answers from the government.
Speaking in Parliament, Rahman criticized the Police Spokesperson’s recent comments regarding the release of two containers, questioning how the police could issue statements when the Customs Department itself is yet to issue a statement.
“How can he make comments when Customs has not even made a comment on it?” Rahman asked, adding that police often act to protect the government of the day.
“This has happened before too. This is not something new. We ask you to respond to our questions about the complaints lodged with the CID and the Bribery Commission,” he said, referring to a statement made earlier by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Rahman further stressed that responsibility could not simply be shifted to Minister of Ports Bimal Rathnayake, stating, “This is the President’s subject.”
The MP also questioned the recent appointment of a new Director General of Customs, alleging that the official faced charges which implicates him in the container release investigation. “If that is the case, then this must be a friend of the President,” Rahman remarked. (Newswire)