Colombo sealed off amid LTTE bomb fears

The Sri Lankan capital Colombo was sealed off for over three hours this morning with poilice checking every single vehicle leaving and entering the city as part of a new security operation.

Police said the checks were carried out on vehicles and people amid fears that Tamil Tiger rebels could smuggle in weapons or bombs to set off attacks in the capital.

Huge traffic jams were reported at every entry point to the capital and in some places doctors and ambulances were unable to get in to the city because of long lines of traffic.

The sudden operation came as Sri Lankans prepared to watch the island's team play Australia in the finals of the cricket world cup later today.

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