Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- A cache of weapons, including firearms and ammunition, has been discovered on a plot of land in the Middeniya area, allegedly buried by former SLPP local government candidate Sampath Manamperi.

Police Spokesman ASP F. U. Wootler said that the discovery was made during a search operation conducted based on information provided by the suspect himself.

Among the recovered items were, two T56 rifle magazines, 115 rounds of T56 ammunition, a 9mm pistol and one hand grenade

Investigations revealed that the weapons had been buried on a plot of land where Manamperi's alleged mistress resides.

Manamperi, who is also under investigation in connection with a massive drug bust involving two buried containers of ice (crystal...