Colombo (News 1st): The 11th brigade of the Sri Lanka Army conducted a series of search operations in Akurana and surrounding areas today (May 1).

Twenty-five suspects were arrested during these search operations which were conducted with the assistance of the police. Among the material seized by the police were fake number plates, birth certificates, and a suspicious motorbike.

A stock of injections used to obtain blood samples which are not used by local doctors was seized by the security forces.

Investigations are underway to determine the motive behind these injections. In addition around 150 circuits believed to be used to manufacture bombs were also discovered.

Security Forces searched the Sri Lanka Thawheed Jamaath office in Akurana and seized CDs, 04 video cameras and posters among other material.

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