A cache of explosives and ammunition stashed in the ceiling of a small abandoned building at a school was found on Monday (18) evening, the Police Media Division said.
Officers of the Matara Police have initiated investigations into the matter, after being notified by the school’s vice principal about the contraband recovered during the renovations.
The said school is located in Wellamadama, Matara.
Accordingly, a foreign-made firearm similar to that of a pistol, 21 rounds of Type-56 ammunition, 136 rounds of pistol bullets, a detonator cord, 31 rounds of pocket pistol bullets, 194 g of explosives, two detonators, and a device containing a small package of gunpowder were found from the ceiling of the abandoned school building.