TamilNet: 03.09.08 Tigers seize large number of weapons from SLA in Vanni clashes

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Seven Light Machine Guns (LMGs), four RPG launchers, more than 25 AK / T-56 assault rifles, hundreds of LMG rounds, more than 120,000 of 7.62 mm rounds, more than 60 RPG shells, two Light Anti-Tank Weapons (LAWs), around 80 hand grenades and 15 Claymore mines were among the arms being stockpiled by the Tigers, according to the reporters who were allowed to photograph the collection. Magazines with rounds, booby traps, and military accessories such as bullet-proof jackets, kit bags, helmets and holsters were among the seized items after the clashes in Vannearikku'lam and Naachchikkudaa fronts. Photographs follow: LTTE Commander Col. Banu inspecting the seized arms 2 PK-LMGs and 5 AK-LMGs and two Light Anti-Tank Weapons More than 25 AK-47 and T-56 assault rifles were among the arms seized by the Tigers in Vannearikku'lam. Shoulder-fired Light Anti-Tank Weapons (LAWs) More than 120,000 rounds were among the ammunitions collected in the clearing mission by the Tigers Claymore mines Grenades More than one thousand rounds for LMGs were among the ammunitions. 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