Large explosive haul uncovered in Colombo

The Colombo Crimes Division has recovered 280 kgs of C4 high explosives and a large amount of weapons hidden by the LTTE in the Mattakkuliya area to launch a major attack by targeting the Colombo city.

The Police has recovered these high explosives along with two suspects following an information given by a LTTE intelligence unit leader who was arrested by the Colombo Terrorist Investigation Department several days ago.

According to the Police these high explosives and weapons have been hidden in a house situated in Church Road, Mattakkuliya. Among the explosives recovered includes 280 kgs of C4 high explosives, 10, 4 millimeter hand grenades, 28 bullets, 30 hand grenades, five detonators, two remote controllers, 693 T56 bullets and parts of some T56 weapons. Meanwhile, the LTTE intelligence unit leader has also disclosed information on a major attack planned by the LTTE targeting Colombo city.