50 commercial explosive sticks recovered from Allappiddi, Jaffna

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Allappiddi, Jaffna on 30th April 2023, led to the recovery of 50 explosive sticks – a type of commercial explosive, 15 non-electric detonators and 172cm of safety fuse.

It is believed that these explosive items might have been hidden, to be used for illegal fishing. The items have been kept in naval custody until they are handed over to authorities for onward legal action.