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August - 13 
A LTTE cadre committed suicide as Wattala Police in the Jaffna district arrested two LTTE suspects. Later, on the information revealed by the surviving cadre, Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition packed inside a lorry on August 13. The recoveries included eight claymore mines, one claymor
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A LTTE cadre committed suicide as Wattala Police in the Jaffna district arrested two LTTE suspects. Later, on the information revealed by the surviving cadre, Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition packed inside a lorry on August 13. The recoveries included eight claymore mines, one claymore magnet, one Global Positioning System (GPS), three claymore boosters, eight claymore tri ports, 15 hand grenades, two cyanide capsules, two T-56 weapons and three magazines with 175 ammunition, one automatic weapon (9 mm) and two magazines with 150 ammunition, one micro pistol and 90 ammunition, 10 detonators, 15 m of detonator code, nine batteries (9 V), one remote controller unit, three receivers and an antenna of a communication equipment.
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August - 24 
One police personnel was killed when LTTE cadres carried out a claymore mine attack and subsequently opened fire at a police foot patrol in the Ottamavady area of Batticaloa district. One more police personnel sustained injuries in the incident, while police arrested one suspect from the area along
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One police personnel was killed when LTTE cadres carried out a claymore mine attack and subsequently opened fire at a police foot patrol in the Ottamavady area of Batticaloa district. One more police personnel sustained injuries in the incident, while police arrested one suspect from the area along with a 20 m long flexible wire during the subsequent search operation.
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August - 28 
A British doctor, Murugesu Vinayagamoorthy, was arrested in New York, for aiding the LTTE by facilitating the purchase of American rockets and British submarine technology. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) stated that Vinayagamoorthy alias Dr Moorthy is a senior LTTE intermediary, who is sa
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A British doctor, Murugesu Vinayagamoorthy, was arrested in New York, for aiding the LTTE by facilitating the purchase of American rockets and British submarine technology. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) stated that Vinayagamoorthy alias Dr Moorthy is a senior LTTE intermediary, who is said to have said in a tape-recorded conversation that suicide bombing was inevitable: "We have no other means". He is also accused of trying to bribe undercover agents posing as corrupt State Department officials, and last year reportedly met a Chicago Congressman to finance his trip to an uncleared area in Sri Lanka.
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August - 30 
The Indonesian police claimed on August 30 that it arrested 13 LTTE suspects during a recent raid in the southern Java coast. The national news agency Antara quoted a policepersonnel as saying that the raid targeted a group of 20 men who stayed at a small hotel in Pandeglang regency in the Banten pr
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The Indonesian police claimed on August 30 that it arrested 13 LTTE suspects during a recent raid in the southern Java coast. The national news agency Antara quoted a policepersonnel as saying that the raid targeted a group of 20 men who stayed at a small hotel in Pandeglang regency in the Banten province, of which seven managed to escape the raid but search is underway. The suspects were reportedly moving to Australia, the report added.
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August - 31 
On August 31, two police personnel were injured when a LTTE cadre lobbed a hand grenade at the police roadblock in the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district. The cadre was arrested later.
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On August 31, two police personnel were injured when a LTTE cadre lobbed a hand grenade at the police roadblock in the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district. The cadre was arrested later.
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February - 17 
Three persons were arrested along with two T-56 weapons, one micro pistol and 87 rounds of ammunition, allegedly sold to them by the LTTE, during separate search operations in the Weeragula area of Gampaha district.
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Three persons were arrested along with two T-56 weapons, one micro pistol and 87 rounds of ammunition, allegedly sold to them by the LTTE, during separate search operations in the Weeragula area of Gampaha district.
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February - 28 
Meanwhile, on February 28, three Tamil youths were arrested along with a bag containing 300-grams of explosives inside a railroad tunnel in the Hatton area of Colombo district.
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Meanwhile, on February 28, three Tamil youths were arrested along with a bag containing 300-grams of explosives inside a railroad tunnel in the Hatton area of Colombo district.
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August - 4 
The Karandeniya Police in the Galle district seized a huge cache of weapons and explosives transported from the Northeast to the South following intelligence information about the LTTE preparing to transport weapons to the region. The Police told Daily News, "We were informed two days ago that the L
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The Karandeniya Police in the Galle district seized a huge cache of weapons and explosives transported from the Northeast to the South following intelligence information about the LTTE preparing to transport weapons to the region. The Police told Daily News, "We were informed two days ago that the LTTE was planning to transport weapons from Dambulla to Elpitiya. Karandeniya policemen blocked the lorry passing the Bentota Bridge early yesterday and arrested the suspects and the lorry with the haul." The recoveries include 26 claymore mines each weighing five kgs, two side chargers, two detonator wire codes, three T-56, 13 magazines, one pistol, 240 nine mm ammunition and 30 high explosive C-4 packets each weighing 500g, 200 detonators and 1,000 ammunition.
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August - 6 
Troops arrested two LTTE suspects along with two pistols and a magazine with ammunition from the Ambuwelipuram area.
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Troops arrested two LTTE suspects along with two pistols and a magazine with ammunition from the Ambuwelipuram area.
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December - 14 
At least 12 LTTE cadres, including five injured, who had been forcibly recruited, were reportedly handed over to the Batticaloa Police by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) officials in the Batticaloa district on December 14, according to defence ministry sources
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At least 12 LTTE cadres, including five injured, who had been forcibly recruited, were reportedly handed over to the Batticaloa Police by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) officials in the Batticaloa district on December 14, according to defence ministry sources
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December - 24 
Troops arrested a suspected and subsequently recovered one magazine, forty-nine 9-mm pistol rounds and two pistol holsters from an abandoned place on a cordon and search operation in the Sippithidal area of Trincomalee district.
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Troops arrested a suspected and subsequently recovered one magazine, forty-nine 9-mm pistol rounds and two pistol holsters from an abandoned place on a cordon and search operation in the Sippithidal area of Trincomalee district.
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December - 30 
On December 30, troops arrested one person and subsequently recovered one claymore mine from the Vavuniya town. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon during a search operation in the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line area of Jaffna district. Troops on search and clear operation recovered six Rocket Pro
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On December 30, troops arrested one person and subsequently recovered one claymore mine from the Vavuniya town. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon during a search operation in the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line area of Jaffna district. Troops on search and clear operation recovered six Rocket Propeller Grenade rounds and one 81-mm round in the from the Selvanagar area of Trincomalee district.
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February - 12 
Troops arrested a 15-year old LTTE cadre from the Urani area of Batticaloa district along with a weapon. According to sources, the arrested LTTE cadre, who had earlier taken part in a number of attacks against the SFs, was sent into the area by the outfit’s intelligence leader for the East to execut
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Troops arrested a 15-year old LTTE cadre from the Urani area of Batticaloa district along with a weapon. According to sources, the arrested LTTE cadre, who had earlier taken part in a number of attacks against the SFs, was sent into the area by the outfit’s intelligence leader for the East to execute attacks on the SF personnel.
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February - 15 
According to ColomboPage, at least three LTTE cadres were arrested by the Qatar Police in connection with the assassination of a 26-year-old Tamil youth in Qatar. The victim was a member of the 'Colonel' Karuna faction. The victim was killed by members of the LTTE’s intelligence group, police said.
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According to ColomboPage, at least three LTTE cadres were arrested by the Qatar Police in connection with the assassination of a 26-year-old Tamil youth in Qatar. The victim was a member of the 'Colonel' Karuna faction. The victim was killed by members of the LTTE’s intelligence group, police said.
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February - 16 
On February 16, Police arrested three persons carrying explosives in the Mannar town during separate search operations. In the first incident, two persons were arrested along with 35-kg of gelignite aboard a bus traveling from Mannar to Kalpitiya. Similarly, another person carrying 18-kg of gelignit
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On February 16, Police arrested three persons carrying explosives in the Mannar town during separate search operations. In the first incident, two persons were arrested along with 35-kg of gelignite aboard a bus traveling from Mannar to Kalpitiya. Similarly, another person carrying 18-kg of gelignite was arrested from another bus.
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February - 7 
A day earlier, naval troops on duty at the beach point in the Pungudutivu area of Jaffna district arrested four suspects along with Gelignite chargers and other explosives when they threw the sachet containing those explosives into the sea. The troops later recovered the sachet that contained four G
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A day earlier, naval troops on duty at the beach point in the Pungudutivu area of Jaffna district arrested four suspects along with Gelignite chargers and other explosives when they threw the sachet containing those explosives into the sea. The troops later recovered the sachet that contained four Gelignite chargers, six Gelignite sticks, three Prepared Non-Electronic detonators, three Safety Fuses, one Fibre Glass Dingy, one out board motor, five pairs of Diving Fins and a few other items, including one additional propeller.
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January - 23 
Daily News reports that the Intelligence Division of Fort Police arrested a woman, suspected to be a member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) suicide bomb squad, near the Fort Railway Station in Colombo on January 23.
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Daily News reports that the Intelligence Division of Fort Police arrested a woman, suspected to be a member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) suicide bomb squad, near the Fort Railway Station in Colombo on January 23.
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January - 26 
The Sri Lankan Navy reportedly arrested five Indians aboard a trawler and seized more than 61,000 electric detonators, suspected to be handed over to the LTTE, at Kachchativu Island.
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The Sri Lankan Navy reportedly arrested five Indians aboard a trawler and seized more than 61,000 electric detonators, suspected to be handed over to the LTTE, at Kachchativu Island.
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January - 30 
Delayed reports, Police reportedly arrested a suspect along with 896 gelignite sticks from Mannar district on January 30.
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Delayed reports, Police reportedly arrested a suspect along with 896 gelignite sticks from Mannar district on January 30.
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January - 4 
A suspect in possession of T-56 magazines with 26 rounds of ammunition and a pouch was arrested by Special Task Force troops from the Akkaraipattu area of Amparai district on January 4.
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A suspect in possession of T-56 magazines with 26 rounds of ammunition and a pouch was arrested by Special Task Force troops from the Akkaraipattu area of Amparai district on January 4.
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January - 6 
Police arrested three suspected LTTE cadres along with 56 gelatine sticks at the Murunkan checkpoint on the Vavuniya-Mannar road.
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Police arrested three suspected LTTE cadres along with 56 gelatine sticks at the Murunkan checkpoint on the Vavuniya-Mannar road.
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July - 13 
Four persons were arrested for providing lead, a metal used for bomb manufacture, to the LTTE at Puttalam.
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Four persons were arrested for providing lead, a metal used for bomb manufacture, to the LTTE at Puttalam.
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July - 16 
Sri Lanka Police reportedly said that forty-two Singhalese were arrested for supporting the LTTE. These persons were arrested for crimes such as providing shelter, transport and information to terrorists. Earlier, the National Heritage Party also said it is ready to divulge a list of Sinhalese peopl
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Sri Lanka Police reportedly said that forty-two Singhalese were arrested for supporting the LTTE. These persons were arrested for crimes such as providing shelter, transport and information to terrorists. Earlier, the National Heritage Party also said it is ready to divulge a list of Sinhalese people who allegedly have links to the LTTE.
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July - 19 
Government authorities have arrested four women suspected to be suicide bombers at Tissamaharama. Minister Keheliya Rambukwella told a news conference that the four were trained Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operatives, who were intending to carry out attacks in the south of the country. O
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Government authorities have arrested four women suspected to be suicide bombers at Tissamaharama. Minister Keheliya Rambukwella told a news conference that the four were trained Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operatives, who were intending to carry out attacks in the south of the country. One of those arrested was reported to be carrying cyanide capsules, to swallow in case she was arrested, but had been overpowered by police before she could take them.
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July - 23 
On July 23, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops in the Maruthanamadam area of Jaffna district, which failed to cause injuries. During the subsequent search operation troops arrested a LTTE cadre.
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On July 23, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops in the Maruthanamadam area of Jaffna district, which failed to cause injuries. During the subsequent search operation troops arrested a LTTE cadre.
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July - 3 
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers arrested two Tamil women at Veppankulam near Vavuniya sentry point on July 3 for their alleged linkage to the LTTE, according to pro-LTTE Tamilnet.
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The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers arrested two Tamil women at Veppankulam near Vavuniya sentry point on July 3 for their alleged linkage to the LTTE, according to pro-LTTE Tamilnet.
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July - 4 
Two persons were arrested while trying to smuggle a stock of war like items, including 511,660 steel bicycle balls and 77,200 pen torch batteries, into the uncleared areas in Vavuniya.
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Two persons were arrested while trying to smuggle a stock of war like items, including 511,660 steel bicycle balls and 77,200 pen torch batteries, into the uncleared areas in Vavuniya.
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July - 5 
Meetiyagoda Police arrested two persons along with a cache of explosives, including five hand grenades, three electric detonators, normal detonators and 60 mm motor pouches, from a house in Weragoda, reports Daily News. According to police sources, the seized bombs were rocket propelled grenades mea
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Meetiyagoda Police arrested two persons along with a cache of explosives, including five hand grenades, three electric detonators, normal detonators and 60 mm motor pouches, from a house in Weragoda, reports Daily News. According to police sources, the seized bombs were rocket propelled grenades meant for attacks.
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July - 9 
A huge cache of explosives, including 15 Kilograms of C-4 explosives, four hand grenades, three T-56 magazines and two belt orders used by the LTTE cadres, was recovered from Iransenthirankulam area in Vavuniya. Troops also recovered a Claymore bomb weighing 20 kilograms from Potapathi near Thiruhi
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A huge cache of explosives, including 15 Kilograms of C-4 explosives, four hand grenades, three T-56 magazines and two belt orders used by the LTTE cadres, was recovered from Iransenthirankulam area in Vavuniya. Troops also recovered a Claymore bomb weighing 20 kilograms from Potapathi near Thiruhirunaveli in Jaffna on July 9. Troops also arrested a person, with 16,000 steel balls, in Murukkan.
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June - 11 
A suspected LTTE cadre was arrested by troops along with a claymore mine from the Kodikama area of Jaffna district on June 11.
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A suspected LTTE cadre was arrested by troops along with a claymore mine from the Kodikama area of Jaffna district on June 11.
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June - 17 
Five LTTE Sea Tigers were arrested on the outskirts of Colombo following a tip-off by civilians. Police said they were planning to attack naval patrol craft with "magnetic sea mines."
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Five LTTE Sea Tigers were arrested on the outskirts of Colombo following a tip-off by civilians. Police said they were planning to attack naval patrol craft with "magnetic sea mines."
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June - 18 
LTTE cadres opened fire when stopped by SFs for routine check-up in the Kurumankadu area. Troops subsequently arrested four outfit cadres from the same area.
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LTTE cadres opened fire when stopped by SFs for routine check-up in the Kurumankadu area. Troops subsequently arrested four outfit cadres from the same area.
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June - 19 
According to reports, the LTTE is planning to attack the Colombo Harbor, or the ships that travel close to the Colombo harbor, causing huge damage. This information was discovered from an LTTE cadre who was arrested in Pamunugama.
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According to reports, the LTTE is planning to attack the Colombo Harbor, or the ships that travel close to the Colombo harbor, causing huge damage. This information was discovered from an LTTE cadre who was arrested in Pamunugama.
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March - 19 
On March 19, Police personnel arrested five LTTE proxies disguised as ‘military personnel’ when they tried to rob a vehicle on a highway in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district. According to Police sources, the five were involved in a spate of armed robberies of vehicles in the district and we
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On March 19, Police personnel arrested five LTTE proxies disguised as ‘military personnel’ when they tried to rob a vehicle on a highway in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district. According to Police sources, the five were involved in a spate of armed robberies of vehicles in the district and were provided two T-56 weapons, two magazines containing 58 rounds of live ammunition, one pistol, one hand grenade and two camouflage uniforms by the LTTE, which wanted them to rob vehicles from the area and smuggle it into uncleared areas (areas not under Government control).
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March - 22 
Further, naval troops on routine patrol in the seas off Point Pedro arrested five suspects onboard a trawler with twenty gelignite sticks inside. Troops also recovered an unserviceable Light Machine Gun from an abandoned well at Colombothurai in the Jaffna district.
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Further, naval troops on routine patrol in the seas off Point Pedro arrested five suspects onboard a trawler with twenty gelignite sticks inside. Troops also recovered an unserviceable Light Machine Gun from an abandoned well at Colombothurai in the Jaffna district.
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March - 23 
Police on March 23 reportedly arrested two LTTE-trained ‘home Guards’, disguised as businessmen, who allegedly tried to recruit some men from the central hill country areas of Norwood in the Nuwara Eliya district
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Police on March 23 reportedly arrested two LTTE-trained ‘home Guards’, disguised as businessmen, who allegedly tried to recruit some men from the central hill country areas of Norwood in the Nuwara Eliya district
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March - 26 
During a combined cordon and search operation in the Poonthoddam area of Vavuniya district security forces (SFs) arrested four LTTE suspects, including two female cadres, along with two T-56 weapons and a stock of ammunition. Based on the information given by them, troops also recovered four hand gr
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During a combined cordon and search operation in the Poonthoddam area of Vavuniya district security forces (SFs) arrested four LTTE suspects, including two female cadres, along with two T-56 weapons and a stock of ammunition. Based on the information given by them, troops also recovered four hand grenades, a stock of T-56 ammunition, two T-56 magazines, a sword and a knife hidden inside two houses in the same area.
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March - 26 
Further on March 26, the Kotahena Police arrested a suspected LTTE cadre along with 750 grams of heroin in the Colombo district.
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Further on March 26, the Kotahena Police arrested a suspected LTTE cadre along with 750 grams of heroin in the Colombo district.
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March - 7 
Meanwhile, Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo reportedly detained some LTTE delegates, including its Peace Secretariat head Pulidevan, who returned from Oslo, along with several catalogues containing weapons and number of powerful searchlights. The officials check
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Meanwhile, Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo reportedly detained some LTTE delegates, including its Peace Secretariat head Pulidevan, who returned from Oslo, along with several catalogues containing weapons and number of powerful searchlights. The officials checking the luggages found gun catalogues. Those catalogues after being examined by the military specialists, were released as they were of small guns and weapons like revolvers and shotguns.
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March - 7 
On March 7, Sri Lanka Navy personnel on surveillance around Kayts Islands in the Jaffna district arrested eight suspects aboard two dingies along with eight Gelignite bars, five none Electric detonators and two Global Positioning Systems.
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On March 7, Sri Lanka Navy personnel on surveillance around Kayts Islands in the Jaffna district arrested eight suspects aboard two dingies along with eight Gelignite bars, five none Electric detonators and two Global Positioning Systems.
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May - 14 
LTTE cadres lobbed two hand grenades towards troops in the Kopai area of Jaffna district, injuring one soldier on May 14. Troops subsequently killed one LTTE cadre in retaliatory fire and also arrested three others.
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LTTE cadres lobbed two hand grenades towards troops in the Kopai area of Jaffna district, injuring one soldier on May 14. Troops subsequently killed one LTTE cadre in retaliatory fire and also arrested three others.
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May - 16 
Troops recovered three T-56 weapons along with three magazines containing live rounds from an abandoned house at Nallur in Jaffna district on May 16. Troops also arrested a suspect along with two hand grenades from Muhamalai Entry / Exit point.
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Troops recovered three T-56 weapons along with three magazines containing live rounds from an abandoned house at Nallur in Jaffna district on May 16. Troops also arrested a suspect along with two hand grenades from Muhamalai Entry / Exit point.
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May - 21 
A local newspaper has reported that defence intelligence authorities have arrested an Army Lance Corporal who had been passing vital information to the LTTE. The soldier has admitted that he obtained a monthly salary of Rupees 20,000 from the outfit, according to reports.
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A local newspaper has reported that defence intelligence authorities have arrested an Army Lance Corporal who had been passing vital information to the LTTE. The soldier has admitted that he obtained a monthly salary of Rupees 20,000 from the outfit, according to reports.
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May - 5 
On May 5, troops arrested five LTTE cadres along with an unspecified quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives from the Kyts area of the same district. They also arrested two LTTE cadres along with two T-56 weapons, few magazines and two hand grenades from the Kalviyankadu area.
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On May 5, troops arrested five LTTE cadres along with an unspecified quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives from the Kyts area of the same district. They also arrested two LTTE cadres along with two T-56 weapons, few magazines and two hand grenades from the Kalviyankadu area.
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November - 16 
Two LTTE cadres who deserted the outfit and were on their way to cleared areas (area under Government control) in order to seek protection from the Government troops were captured by farmers working in the fields at Seruwila in the Kantale area of Trincomalee district. They were later handed over to
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Two LTTE cadres who deserted the outfit and were on their way to cleared areas (area under Government control) in order to seek protection from the Government troops were captured by farmers working in the fields at Seruwila in the Kantale area of Trincomalee district. They were later handed over to the Seruwila police.
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November - 25 
Police arrested a man with seven Claymore fragmentation mines and 10 kg of high explosives in the capital Colombo on November 25.
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Police arrested a man with seven Claymore fragmentation mines and 10 kg of high explosives in the capital Colombo on November 25.
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November - 26 
Sri Lankan troops arrested two LTTE cadres, D. M. Sudaharan and S. Sivarasa, at Vandaramulai on November 26.
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Sri Lankan troops arrested two LTTE cadres, D. M. Sudaharan and S. Sivarasa, at Vandaramulai on November 26.
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November - 29 
Troops arrested a LTTE cadre from a lorry of a food convoy returning from Vakare at Manikerni, while attempting to enter Batticaloa, on November 29. However, two other cadres managed to escape from the incident site.
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Troops arrested a LTTE cadre from a lorry of a food convoy returning from Vakare at Manikerni, while attempting to enter Batticaloa, on November 29. However, two other cadres managed to escape from the incident site.
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November - 3 
Troops arrested five LTTE cadres, including one leader from Walikamam West, along with two T - 56 weapons with live ammunition, one claymore mine and five hand grenades. On November 3, (today), troops recovered four land mines, two anti personnel mines, two rocket propeller grenade rounds, one charg
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Troops arrested five LTTE cadres, including one leader from Walikamam West, along with two T - 56 weapons with live ammunition, one claymore mine and five hand grenades. On November 3, (today), troops recovered four land mines, two anti personnel mines, two rocket propeller grenade rounds, one charger and one claymore mine from Vihara Mawatha in Trincomalee district.
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November - 5 
Troops recovered 280 gelignite sticks and arrested two suspects from the Pulmodai area in Trincomalee district on November 5.
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Troops recovered 280 gelignite sticks and arrested two suspects from the Pulmodai area in Trincomalee district on November 5.
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November - 7 
On the same day, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards an Army sentry point at Anuradhapura junction in the Trincomalee district. Subsequently, troops conducted a search and clear operation in the area and arrested a suspect. Similarly, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards an Army foot patr
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On the same day, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards an Army sentry point at Anuradhapura junction in the Trincomalee district. Subsequently, troops conducted a search and clear operation in the area and arrested a suspect. Similarly, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards an Army foot patrol near the Jaffna Hindu College. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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October - 18 
Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres carried out a suicide mission on Dakshina Naval Base in Galle on October 18, according to Colombo Page. Troops successfully repulsed the attack, killing 15 LTTE cadres, while one sailor also died in the incident. Another 15 sailors and 14 civi
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Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres carried out a suicide mission on Dakshina Naval Base in Galle on October 18, according to Colombo Page. Troops successfully repulsed the attack, killing 15 LTTE cadres, while one sailor also died in the incident. Another 15 sailors and 14 civilians were injured in the confrontation, the report added. The Hindu reported military sources as saying that five sea tiger suicide boats, disguised as fishing boats, arrived to attack Dakshina at 7.45 a.m. "The Navy destroyed three suicide boats and the other two approached the Galle harbour and detonated at the entrance. One sailor was killed and 11 were injured. One sailor is missing in action. The situation has been brought under control," the military said. Subsequently, curfew was imposed in the city as mob attacks in the town on select establishments and shops were reported. "Soon after the attack, ground troops, STF, Army and Navy personnel were deployed to maintain law and order in Galle," said Keerthi de Silva, Galle Senior Superintendent of Police. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's Media Centre for National Security said that the Police arrested 16 persons from Galle area under suspicion after the attack.
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October - 2 
Similarly, troops manning a roadblock in the center of Mannar town arrested two suspected persons in possession of 15 gelignite sticks on October 2.
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Similarly, troops manning a roadblock in the center of Mannar town arrested two suspected persons in possession of 15 gelignite sticks on October 2.
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October - 27 
Troops recovered five T-56 weapons, 23 Magazines, 590 rounds of small arm ammunition and two hand grenades from Ananchenai in the Muttur area of Trincomalee distinct and arrested a suspect.
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Troops recovered five T-56 weapons, 23 Magazines, 590 rounds of small arm ammunition and two hand grenades from Ananchenai in the Muttur area of Trincomalee distinct and arrested a suspect.
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October - 3 
Naval troops recovered two claymore mines during a route clearing operation at 3rd Mile Post junction in the Trincomalee district on October 3 and arrested four suspected persons during further search operations in the area.
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Naval troops recovered two claymore mines during a route clearing operation at 3rd Mile Post junction in the Trincomalee district on October 3 and arrested four suspected persons during further search operations in the area.
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September - 22 
Elsewhere, on September 22, Police arrested a suspected LTTE cadre along with two suicide explosive belts, a claymore mine, detonators, remote controls and timers while on the way to the capital Colombo in an alleged plot to attack high-ranking Army or Government officials, the military said. Milita
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Elsewhere, on September 22, Police arrested a suspected LTTE cadre along with two suicide explosive belts, a claymore mine, detonators, remote controls and timers while on the way to the capital Colombo in an alleged plot to attack high-ranking Army or Government officials, the military said. Military spokesperson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe said that the suspect was arrested at a checkpoint in Medawachchiya town.
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April - 17 
Naval troops on duty at Narakkali area in the Puttalam district reportedly arrested two suspects along with 550 grams of gelignite, a sword, a binocular and some documents.
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Naval troops on duty at Narakkali area in the Puttalam district reportedly arrested two suspects along with 550 grams of gelignite, a sword, a binocular and some documents.
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April - 20 
Police arrested two LTTE cadres along with a hand grenade when they were reportedly attempting to attack ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction political office in the Batticaloa town. Also, troops recovered one claymore mine, a wire length and a detonator during a search operation in the Ganeshapuram area of Vav
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Police arrested two LTTE cadres along with a hand grenade when they were reportedly attempting to attack ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction political office in the Batticaloa town. Also, troops recovered one claymore mine, a wire length and a detonator during a search operation in the Ganeshapuram area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 23 
Troops arrested a suspect along with 26 sticks of gelignite during a search operation in the Mannar district. During another search operation in the Devapuram area of Batticaloa district, troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 29 T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade from an abandoned house.
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Troops arrested a suspect along with 26 sticks of gelignite during a search operation in the Mannar district. During another search operation in the Devapuram area of Batticaloa district, troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 29 T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade from an abandoned house.
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April - 24 
Troops recovered one hand grenade from the Palauttu area. Further, Police at Sri Lanka's international airport reportedly detained three passengers arriving from the Maldives on suspicion of having links with the Al Qaeda.
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Troops recovered one hand grenade from the Palauttu area. Further, Police at Sri Lanka's international airport reportedly detained three passengers arriving from the Maldives on suspicion of having links with the Al Qaeda.
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April - 3 
On April 3, police arrested two teenage schoolboys, suspected to be cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) ‘pistol group’, along with a Chinese made 9-mm pistol from the Anandapuri area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 3, police arrested two teenage schoolboys, suspected to be cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) ‘pistol group’, along with a Chinese made 9-mm pistol from the Anandapuri area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 30 
Matara police found a large quantity of explosives on April 30, including 15 kg of gelignite, 130 kg of ammonium sulfur and 70 kg of potassium. Southern Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Jayantha Gamage, said that the police arrested five suspects when they tried to transport these explosives to Hakma
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Matara police found a large quantity of explosives on April 30, including 15 kg of gelignite, 130 kg of ammonium sulfur and 70 kg of potassium. Southern Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Jayantha Gamage, said that the police arrested five suspects when they tried to transport these explosives to Hakmana. "It is clear that they are collecting these explosives for massive attack in the South," the DIG said. The police’s preliminary investigation revealed that the LTTE hired Sinhala underworld gang members to carry out attacks in the South.
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April - 30 May - 1
On April 30, troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres opened fire targeting troops on foot patrol in the Arasadi roadblock area of Ampara district. During the subsequent search operation, troops arrested two suspects along with a claymore mine. Separately, the troops recovered one claymore mine and othe
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On April 30, troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres opened fire targeting troops on foot patrol in the Arasadi roadblock area of Ampara district. During the subsequent search operation, troops arrested two suspects along with a claymore mine. Separately, the troops recovered one claymore mine and other accessories generally used for explosions along with a camouflage uniform from the Kiran area of Batticaloa district. Another claymore mine was recovered from the Meesalai area of Jaffna district on May 1.
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August - 10 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at troops in the Kaithadi area of Jaffna district. During the subsequent search and clear operation troops arrested the LTTE cadres who lobbed the grenade and also recovered a T-56 weapon.
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at troops in the Kaithadi area of Jaffna district. During the subsequent search and clear operation troops arrested the LTTE cadres who lobbed the grenade and also recovered a T-56 weapon.
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