Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Police have seized a lorry transporting explosives along the Habarana-Trincomalee main road.

According to police, officers attached to the Hatharas Kotuwa Police had stopped and inspected the vehicle during a routine check, during which they discovered a bag containing C-4, a highly explosive substance, hidden beneath the dashboard near the driver's seat.

The seized stock of gunpowder weighed 156.07 grams. The lorry driver was taken into custody in connection with the incident.

Police said C4 is a high-powered explosive, and the transportation of such material without authorisation is strictly prohibited.

Further investigations are underway.

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