Following are views that were expressed on the FCID seizure of a sports car said to have been owned by Namal Rajapaksa.

Joint Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister (Dr.) Rajitha Senaratne stated that the vehicle was released without paying the tax of Rs. 15 million. The car cannot be purchased under the permit since the permit too has a certain limitation.

Leader of the National Unity Front, Azad Sally stated that the vehicle was registered under Shanthi who is the wife of an underworld criminal known as Jiboy.

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