Massive weapons haul found

Suraj A. Bandara

One of the largest hauls of war material were seized during an extensive search operation by the police Special Task Force Commandos in Puliyankulama in Vavuniya yesterday.

The operation was conducted after a tip-off by residents.

These explosives were hidden by the LTTE terrorists. Seized landmines and explosives were handed over to the Vavuniya police station.

The following explosives were found: 267kg land mine made with TNT explosives laid in a 210 L barrel 1, 174kg land mine made with TNT explosives laid in a 210 L barrel 1, anti personnel pressure mine 10, Detonators 02, 90m Wire roll 2.