Cache of hidden war-time weapons found in Vakarai

A stock of weapons suspected to have been hidden by the LTTE during the war was found in the Sambu Kalapuwa area of Vakarai during a search operation.

According to the Police, a team of officers from the STF Vakarai camp carried out the search operation under an order obtained from the Valachchenai Magistrate’s Court. 

The operation was conducted by a group of STF officers, including the Regional Commanding Officer (Trincomalee).

During the search, the following weapons were recovered:

• 38 RPG anti‑tank rounds
• 37 RPG chargers
• 05 SFG‑87 type live hand grenades

According to court orders, the explosives are scheduled to be safely destroyed tomorrow (08 Jan) by the STF bomb disposal unit. (Newswire)

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