Man arrested with unlicensed explosives at Polgahawela EPZ

(UTV|COLOMBO) – A person has been arrested at the Polgahawela Export Processing Zone (EPZ) for the possession of explosives without a valid license.

The arrest was made during a raid carried out by Kurunegala Police Special Task Force (STF) officers.

A total of 20 kg 500 g of Ammonia Nitrate, 5 kg of Camphor mixed Ammonia Nitrate, 3 kg and 300 grams of dynamite powder, 57 non-electric detonators and 1,135 feet of service thread have been found on the suspect.

The suspect has been handed over to the Polgahawela Police for further investigations, STF stated.

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