Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised explosive questions about how two containers of raw materials for ice production slipped out of Colombo Port despite international intelligence alerts, demanding the government reveal who was behind the release.
The discovery of two containers filled with raw materials used to manufacture crystal meth, or ice, has sparked fierce criticism, with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa demanding full disclosure from the government. Speaking at a discussion with the Forum of Former Parliamentarians at his office, he stressed that the entire truth must come to light, as “many questionable facts” are now emerging.
“The serious problem here is how these two containers came out of the port,” Premadasa declared. He pointed out that Sri Lanka frequently receives intelligence on drug trafficking from international agencies, and pressed the government to confirm whether such agencies had provided information about these specific containers.
He demanded clarity on the timeline, when the intelligence was received, who led the investigations, how long the probes lasted, and whether the containers were released even after being flagged.
“If these containers were released, the truth about the individuals and institutions involved in the process should be revealed,” he said. “It is the responsibility of the government. We need to know if these containers were identified and inspected after receiving international intelligence. Why were they released? Were they part of the 323 containers that went unchecked recently?”
Premadasa insisted that every detail surrounding the release of these ice drug raw materials must be disclosed to the public. He called on the government to address the “questionable facts” and ensure accountability.
“The fight against the drug monster must be carried out without discrimination of race, religion, caste, class, or party,” he emphasized. “It is the duty of the government to provide the people with true information and show they are committed to defeating the spread of drugs.”
