205 rounds of ammo found at 5-storey building in Colombo

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Police have found 205 live bullets hidden at a 5-storey building in Bristol Street, Colombo.

The police recovered 176 T-56 and 29 9mm live ammunitions based on a tip off received by the Fort Police.

It is reported that a sanitation employee working in the building spotted the ammunition. The Fort Police and Colombo Crimes Division are investigating. (DSB)

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Grace Thursday, 14 October 2021 07:39 PM

A cheap tactic to divert people's attention from burning issues. God save our country.

varuna Thursday, 14 October 2021 08:07 PM

Oh, the national security is at stake! We need a leader who can safeguard our nation even if we do not have food to eat, prices of goods and services soar beyond the reach of 99.99% of the population, etc. So the natural choice will be... (Start of yet another drama to promote the family.)

Lal Thursday, 14 October 2021 10:06 PM

Diversion

Bhatiya Siriwardena Friday, 15 October 2021 09:29 AM

Thanks to that great guy!

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