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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

TF-2 uncovers large stock of mortar bombs - Puthukkudiyiruppu west

Troops of 14 Sri Lanka Engineers (14 SLE) serving under 621 Brigade of Task Force 2 (TF-2) uncovered a large stock of LTTE arms and ammunition while conducting clearing operations in general area Puthukkudiyiruppu west yesterday, 6 July, military report said.

According to the sources, troops have found over 1200 mortar bombs, 330 hand grenades and many other LTTE military items during the search operation.

Following are among the recoveries.
Items Quantity
120mm Mortar Bombs 200
81mm Mortar Bombs 550
60mm Mortar Bombs 478
Hand Grenades 330
81mm Mortar Base Plates 04
60mm Mortar Base Plates 02
60mm Mortar Barrels 02
RPG Bombs 12
Land Mine 01
81mm Mortar Bomb Fuses 140
12.7 MM Ammunition 470
Charge Bags 112
Detonator Code 475m
Claymore Tripods (Large) 70
Claymore Tripods (Small) 89
81mm Mortar Bomb Cases (LTTE Made) 30
60mm Mortar Bomb Cases (LTTE Made) 189
T Shape Iron Parts 52
Booby Trap Stands 52
Cordite Rob 800
Cordite Powder Bags (50 Kg each) 43

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