Suspect arrested over discovery of suicide jacket, explosives

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with this morning's discovery of a suicide jacket along with explosives and ammunition in Chavakachcheri, Jaffna.

The suspect was taken into custody in Kilinochchi. He is said to be the owner of the house where the materials were found. 

Police had earlier also arrested his wife in connection with the discovery. However, the suspect had managed to flee the area before being eventually arrested in Kilinochchi. 

Earlier, police, acting on a tip off, found a suicide jacket, four side chargers, three parcels containing about 12 kilograms of TNT, two packets containing 100 rounds of 9mm pistol ammunition and two battery packs used to detonate side chargers from the suspect's home at Maravanpulo, Chavakachcheri. 

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