Mar 17, Colombo: The United States Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Antiterrorism Assistance is to donate approximately $220,000 worth of equipment to the Sri Lanka National Police (SLNP) in a brief ceremony Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at the American Embassy, government sources said.

According to a media release from the US Embassy in Sri Lanka the purpose of the equipment is to sustain and enhance the critical capabilities of the security forces of Sri Lanka in their efforts to fight terrorism,

The donation consists of three Explosives Incident Countermeasures kits, two Post-Blast Investigation kits and two Hostage Negotiations kits, which will be divided between the SLNP and the Special Task Force.

IGP Y.P. Victor Perera, as well as Senior Deputy Inspector General – Administration –Bodhi Liyanage, Senior Deputy Inspector General – Range III –Mahinda Balasooriya, Senior Deputy Inspector General – Range IV –Nimal Illangakoon and Deputy Inspector General – Commandant / Special Task Force –Nimal Lewke are expected to attend the donation ceremony.