87 detonators found in Pettah
Posted by Editor on April 22, 2019 - 3:15 pm
87 detonators had been found yesterday at the Bastian Mawatha Bus Station and in a garbage dump in the area this afternoon by the Police officers in Colombo Fort, Police said.
Police Media Spokesman Superintendent of Police Ruwan Gunasekara said Police initially discovered 12 detonators at the location around 1 this afternoon.
After further inspections, and clearing of waste at the site, another 75 detonators were subsequently found.
The detonators were handed over to the Police Special Task Force and to the Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCO), police said.
No suspects had been arrested.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka PM calls for education reform to strengthen nation February 1, 2026
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from February 1, 2026 January 31, 2026
- Sri Lanka declares essential services to ensure recovery after Cyclone Ditwah January 31, 2026
- Sri Lanka disburses Rs. 50,000 relief to 70% of Cyclone Ditwah victims January 31, 2026
- Sri Lanka to launch national review on social media’s impact on children January 30, 2026
