Three suspects have been detained after they were discovered in the possession of 1 kilogram of C-4 high explosives in Wellawatte a short while ago, Navy sources told Times Online.
According to sources, the suspects were arrested while they were travelling in a three wheeler in the vicinity of the Wellawatte railway station.
They have now been handed over along with the explosives and the three-wheeler to the Army and Police for further investigations.
(Reporting by Asiri Fernando)
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