Sept 27, Negombo: Sri Lanka Police and Special Task Force (STF) troops recovered a cache of explosives during a search operation conducted in Kudapaluwa area of Negombo, 40 km north of capital Colombo, yesterday (26).

Among the items found were 18 packets of C-4 explosives totaling 152 kg, two suicide jackets, a large amount of detonators, and other materials for bomb making.

Police have arrested two Tamil suspects regarding the incident. Negombo Police are conducting further investigations.