The Eastern Naval Command in coordination with the Headquarters Police Dambulla made this interception, during a special search conducted in Bulanawewa area and apprehended the 34 year old suspect transferring 175 water gel sticks, a commercial explosive type, by a motor vehicle. The suspect was identified as a resident of Galewela area. The Navy suspects that the water gel, which is being issued as a commercial explosive for quarrying related industries, was transferred to be used for illegal fishing.

The operation was conducted adhering to health and safety guidelines stipulated for the prevention of COVID-19 and the suspect along with explosive items recovered and motor vehicle was handed over to the Headquarters Police Dambulla for onward investigation.

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