Report on 323 containers not missing, will be completed next week: Justice Minister
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Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has rejected claims that the Parliamentary Select Committee report on 323 containers released from Colombo Port has gone missing, saying it will be completed by the end of next week.
Key Facts & Findings
- —323 containers released from Colombo Port without mandatory physical Customs inspections
- —Parliament approved an extension of the committee's mandate until December 21, 2026
- —Report is in its final stages of preparation, with typing and preparation expected to be completed by the end of next week
“The allegations are completely false. The report is in its final stages of preparation, and all documents and evidence remain safely recorded in Parliament.”
“I questioned why misleading claims about the report are being circulated, and suggested that certain opposition figures may be responsible for spreading misinformation.”
The report's findings on Customs procedures and accountability could have significant implications for Sri Lanka's economy and governance.
The committee's final report is expected to be submitted by the end of next week, following the extension of its mandate until December 21, 2026
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