The Committee convened under the chairmanship of the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and to formulate proposals and recommendations.
A group of officials from Sri Lanka Customs, including Director General Seevali Arukgoda, were summoned before the Committee. Evidence and explanations relating to the release of the containers were obtained during the session.
At the commencement of the meeting, the Chairman informed members that the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunathilaka, had resigned from the Committee. It was announced that a new member would be appointed in due course.
Several Members of Parliament and Deputy Ministers attended the session, including representatives from the ministries of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, and Energy, as well as other committee members.
The Select Committee is tasked with conducting a comprehensive inquiry into the incident and submitting its findings and recommendations to Parliament.
