Grenade event in Ambalangoda, Hirewatte area, Sri Lanka on Sun 30th December 2018

30th December 2018

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Two live hand grenades have been found on the Uswella coast at Hirewatte in Ambalangoda, stated the Police Headquarters. Accordingly, two ‘SFG 87’ type hand grenades have been discovered.

The grenades have been found inside two containers which had washed up to the shore.

Balapitiya Magistrate’s Court will be informed on the matter and Ambalangoda Police will conduct further investigations.

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Sri Lanka (LKA)

Ambalangoda ( Hirewatte area )

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