Naval troops conducting a midnight search operation apprehended three fibre glass dinghies (FGDs) loaded with cement bags set to be transferred into the un-cleared areas at the Sirithoppu Beach in Thalaimannar in late night yesterday. April 02.

There were 55 bags of cement, each containing 50 kilograms.

Two FGDs were in 18 feet in long while the other was 19 feet long and each was fitted with an Out Board Motors (OBM) of 15 Horse Power and 9.9 Horse Power.

It is well-known fact that the LTTE is in desperate need of cement and building materials to put up fortifications and bunkers at present. The vigilance of the naval troops has been able to thwart many such smuggling attempts by the terrorists and their cohorts.