Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning to provide a statement in connection with the controversial release of 323 shipping containers.

Speaking to the media, Gammanpila said he intends to publicly disclose the list of 323 containers linked to the incident.

He further alleged that certain officials involved in the decision making process are attempting to leave the country. He said he will request the CID to impose a travel ban on those individuals.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka....