Ex-Minister Udaya Gammanpila leaves CID after recording statement

Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement, Ada Derana reporter said.

Former Minister Gammanpila was questioned for approximately three hours by the CID.

He appeared before the CID to provide a statement in relation to a claim he made over the controversial release of 323 shipping containers.

Earlier, speaking to media former Minister Gammanpila stated that he intends to make public the list of all 323 containers involved in the incident.

He further alleged that there is information suggesting certain officials responsible for the decisions related to the release are attempting to leave the country. Accordingly, he stated that he would request the CID to impose a travel ban on those individuals.

Gammanpila emphasized that he possesses factual evidence and would never make such allegations without a basis. He called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the matter.