Terrorism Investigation Launched into Suspects Arrested with Grenades and Ammunition in Vavuniya

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan authorities have launched a financial investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act following the arrest of suspects in Vavuniya's Settikulam area who were found in possession of a large cache of weapons.

Police reported that 87 hand grenades and 321 T-56 assault rifle bullets were recovered from the suspects.

The money laundering probe was initiated after investigators discovered suspicious financial transactions linked to the suspects' bank accounts, suggesting the possible movement of unexplained funds on multiple occasions.

The ongoing investigation has now been handed over to the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) for further inquiry.