Stock of explosives including RPGs recovered in Vakarai

Stock of explosives including RPGs recovered in Vakarai

January 6, 2026   06:37 pm

A stock of explosives has been recovered in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa by the Police Special Task Force (STF) today (06).

According to police, the stock includes 38 RPGs, 38 charges, and five hand grenades.

The stock of explosives was discovered in a paddy field located in the Ambanthanaveli area.

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