Stock of explosives found in Samanthurai, Ampara

Islamic state ISIS banner found in Samanthurai Ampara Sri Lanka

A very large stock of material used to manufacture bombs has been recovered during a joint raid in the Senthilgaman area in Samanthurai, Ampara.

This included several cans of fuel. The raid was conducted by the Police, STF and the Army.

A banner similar to that of the Islamic State was also recovered.

Police said the objects were detected based on information received by the State Intelligence Service.

Islamic state ISIS banner found in Samanthurai Ampara Sri Lanka