• 215 T-56 mags, 38 LMG drum mags, 20 MPMG ammo boxes, 6 T-81 mags, 1 12.7mm 100 rd drums, explosives found

A stock of ammunition and weapons components including 215 Type-56 magazines,has been discovered in the Weheragala Reservoir, Kataragama. 

Additionally, 38 light machine gun (LMG) drum magazines, 11 multi-purpose machine gun (MPMG) 200 rounds box magazines and nine MPMG 100 round box magazines, six T-81 magazines and one 12.7mm 100 rounds drums, two boxes suspected to contain explosives and two sacks suspected to contain weapons were also reportedly found at the location.

The discovery was made following an investigation based on intelligence received by the military.

The cache of military equipment was observed due to the receding water levels of the Weheragala Reservoir. Since the location where the equipment was found falls under the jurisdiction of the Gonaganara Police Division, the items have been handed over to the Gonaganara Police Station for further investigation.

Police stated that the assistance of Navy divers will be obtained to further inspect the reservoir.