3,600 litres of acid bound for uncleared areas seized
Rafik Jalaldeen
MEDAWACHCHIYA: A large consignment of acid comprising 3,600 litres
concealed in 90 plastic cans were seized by the Medawachchiya Police
while being transported to the uncleared areas on Sunday night,
Anuradhapura SSP Macarthy Perera said.
A Tipper carrying a large consignment of acid was seized by the
police on Sunday at around 11.00 p.m.
“The Tipper accompanied by a motorcyclist providing security was
stopped by the police while attempting to storm past the Medawachchiya
Police road block,” SSP Perera told the Daily News.
He said the Medawachchiya Police inspected the suspicious tipper and
found 90 plastic cans each bearing the 40 litre mark and 98% Sulphuric
Acid (H2SO4).
“We believe that these liquid chemicals were being transported from
Medawachchiya to the uncleared areas in Vavuniya,” SSP Perera pointed
out.
Three suspects, the motorcycle and the tipper have been taken into
police custody. “Samples from the seized acid liquid have been sent to
the Government Analyst for examination,” he added.
The Medawachchiya police are conducting the investigations.
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