Two SFG 87-type live hand granades were found on the coast of the Uswalle sea by police personnel at around 5:30 am yesterday (Dec 29).
The hand grenades were discovered by police personnel after they received a tip-off on two suspicious containers on the Uswalle coast.
Police said that they would provide a statement regarding the discovery before the Balapitiya Magistrates Court today.
Amabalangoda police are carrying out further investigations in this regard.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism today established a 24x7 Emergency Response Unit to coordinate matters related to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
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