LTTE weapons seized in Sampur

SAMPUR: The Army in a clearing operation launched in the general area of Sampur yesterday recovered a large consignment of arms and ammunition that belonged to the LTTE.

The search operation conducted by the soldiers of Sixth Vijayaba Infantry Regiment recovered 350 82mm mortar bombs, 600 fuses and 75 chargers used for these mortar bombs.

In addition, 315 60mm mortar bombs, 11 anti tank mines and 50 anti personnel mines have also been seized during this clearing operation conducted in the General area of Sampur, the Media Centre for National Security said.