Navy destroys boat suspected of carrying arms to LTTE
[Wednesday, November 1, 2006 -3.30 GMT]

The Sri Lankan Navy yesterday destroyed a boat suspected of transporting arms and ammunition for LTTE terrorists, the military said. 

“One of the LTTE boats bringing arms and ammunition was destroyed”, Military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe is quoted as saying. 

He said the Navy spotted a suspicious boat near the Talaimannar seas when it defied an order to stop the Navy fired and destroyed the boat. A powerful explosion that came from the boat suggested that there was ammunition inside.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

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Last Updated Date: November 1, 2006 -9.30 GMT

 
 


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