Two arrested with LTTE flag, uniform and bombs

A uniform, a flag, bombs and several military types of equipment belonging to the LTTE were taken into police custody last night while they were being transported in a three-wheeler at Peraru junction Oddusuddan, Mullaitivu.

Police said that two individuals including the driver of the three-wheeler were arrested, while the third suspect had escaped.

The incident occurred when several traffic police officers on night patrol had chased after the three-wheeler which they had ordered to stop.

A search operation is being conducted to locate the suspect who escaped. (Romesh Madushanka)

Pix by Romesh Madushanka