Claymore mines, weapons found in Matale forest

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By Shane Seneviratne

Three claymore mines, each weighting 5.5 kilogrammes, three T56 rifles, a large amount of ammunition and detonator codes were found in the Ratwatte forest area in Matale, last evening, following a tip off, police said.

Police conducted a thorough search of the area, after the discovery.

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