He was speaking at the adjournment debate in parliament today (04) on investigations into bribery and corruption.

Referring to the floating armoury at Galle port, he said it had been there since October 2014.

Marapana said some have not correctly understood the issue with regard to Avant Garde ship anchored at Galle port.

Police trying to gain marks

It was an act by police to gain marks after the change in government, wholly similar to the Millennium City fiasco, according to him.

During the debate, JVP’s Anura Kumara Dissanayake alleged government ministers were interfering in investigations in order to cover up the shady deals.