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Last modified on: 2/13/2008 5:07:51 PM<% on Error Resume Next Response.Expires = 0 %> Police Commandos uncover large weapon dump in Ampara

Police Commandos uncover large weapon dump in Ampara

Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel engaged in a search operation in the Kanchikadaichchiaru area this morning have uncovered a huge weapon dump , says the Media Centre for National Security (MCNS). A large stock ammunition, Rocket Propeller Grenades, anti personnel mines, and claymore mines have been found. Apart from the weapons three motorbikes have also been found, the MCNS added.

The following is the list of items:

Item

Quantity

T-56 ammunition 99000
RPG rounds 70
RPG chargers 75
AP mines 259
AP fuses 13 boxes
Bangalore Torpedo 17
MPMG tripod 01
MPMG 900
Electrical Detonators 250

Non electrical detonators

400
Claymore mines (25kg) 04
Land mines 15kg) 03)
Motorbikes 03

 

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