Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- "People like Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, who protect thieves, do not understand the value of public trust. Only we know its value. We challenge those who accused us of container clearance to come forward and file a proper complaint," Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Ratnayake said.

Speaking to the media yesterday (30), he stated that the Customs Department has issued a statement saying that there was no clearance of Governor Hanif Yusuf's or any of his company's containers.

"We challenge Sajith Premadasa of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya to file a proper complaint if he can, as it was his MPs who accused Governor Hanif Yusuf."

"We are saying, if you have any accusations against us, ...