A Large Stock of Arms and Ammo found from Mullaitivu

Security Forces engaged in clearing operations uncovered stockpiles of arms and ammo from the northern area during clearing operations conducted in Mullaitivu. According to Ministry of Defence, the Task Force 8 of Puthukudyiruppu East uncovered one SMG weapon with a, one Micro Pistol and 250 9mm rounds, three T56 weapons, nine radio communication set , five mortar bombs, 40 hand grenades, 10 detonator codes and 20 Silva Compasses.

Further, troops conducting clearing operations in Puthukuyiruppu west uncovered a large stock of weapon accessories , including of T56 rifles , MPMG and LMG weapons, 60, 81 and 82 mm Mortars, 40 bomb structures, 109 locally manufactured bomb parts. Among the other items found were 174 AP mines, 32 detonators, 3.5 Kg of C4 explosive, 12 electric and non electric detonators, the Ministry's official website reported today.

Troops of the 57 Division and the Task Force 3 engaged in clearing operations in the Visuamadu and Panikkankulam area found 2 RPG Bombs and 250 Kg bomb. Separately in the Eastern Province, Troops of Special Task Force continuing searches in the Welikanda and Batticaloa areas found a large stock of T56 ammo, 9mm ammo and MPMG ammo, 8 Landmines and 3 Pawan chargers. From the Kalkudha area, STF troops recovered 12 130mm and 122mm arty ammo, 73 81mm and 60mm mortar bombs, 3 RPG bombs, 92 40mm grenade launcher bombs and 4 Claymore mines.