Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- A parcel believed to be explosives has been found from the Aliyawalei area in Jaffna.

The parcel weighing around 15 Kilograms hidden under water was found during a search carried out by the Navy and the Terrorism Investigation Division.

Navy Media Spokesperson Lieutenant Commander Isuru Sooriyabandara said that the discovery was made following a tip off.

The parcel has been handed over to the Terrorism Investigation Division for further investigations.

Meanwhile, the Navy has taken in to custody 983 Grams of what is believed to be Cocaine, from the Wankale area in Mannar.

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