Artillery and mortar ammunition recovered in Nedunkerni reserve, Trincomalee

A few artillery and mortar ammunition were recovered during a joint search operation conducted by Navy with the Police STF, at the Nedunkerni reserve in Trincomalee, on 02nd July 2020.

Accordingly, naval personnel of Eastern Naval Command together with Police STF-Sardhapura recovered 01 multi barrel ammo (partially damaged), 01 mortar ammo (81mm) and 01 120mm artillery ammo (projectile), during a search operation conducted at the Nadunkerni reserve in Trincomalee.

These heavy ammunition are believed to be used at the humanitarian operations and further investigation is conducted by Police STF-Sardhapura.