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The Hon. Hector Appuhamy

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Puttalam· 6 August 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Sri Lanka Customs - Release of Containers without Inspection (Q.1/2025)

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Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked how six salt containers were reportedly released without inspection after the incident, despite risks involving dangerous goods, public safety, and revenue. He questioned whether there were links to smuggling and sought an explanation from the responsible authorities.

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¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, my second supplementary: It was reported that even after this incident, six salt containers were released without any inspection. Given the risks of dangerous goods and the impacts on public safety and revenue—how did these salt containers get released? What connection and smuggling are involved? What is your answer?

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Hansard, Wednesday, 6 August 2025 ·No. 1755159820030645 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Hector Appuhamy. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 6 August 2025. No. 1755159820030645. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/17067