Police seized a T-56 firearm and ammunition found within the premises of University of Jaffna

A T 56-firearm and a large stock of ammunition were found on the roof of the library building at the University of Jaffna situated in Kopai Police area, on the afternoon of 31.10.2025 by the workers who were repairing the roof of the respective building.

The apprehended stock of firearms and ammunition which were handed over to the Kopai Police Station include:

• T56 Firearm

• 2 Magazines of T56 Firearm

• 175 T56 ammunition rounds

• 3 locally made hand grenades

• 5 expired saline bottles along with first aid equipment

The Kopai Police Station has launched a special investigation into this incident to determine who concealed these firearms and explosives and for what purpose.