(UTV|COLOMBO) – Police have discovered over 800 artillery shells during search operations in Ekala, Ja-Ela.
The shells were discovered at a private factory manufacturing steel wires.
The raid was carried out by officers of the Negombo Crimes Division.
Police also found over 100 empty shells of bullets used for T-56 assault rifles at the location.
Further investigations are underway.
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