Three extremists have been killed by security forces in North Sinai, with 74 other suspects arrested over the past few days, according to a statement by the spokesperson for the armed forces, Tamer al-Refaei, on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The statement added that legal measures were being taken against the suspects.<\/p>\n
On top of this, security forces found and destroyed five vehicles, four stores manufacturing explosives, and two underground storage spaces where 10 tons of fuel had been smuggled.<\/p>\n
At crossings and ports leading to North Sinai, security forces seized a vehicle carrying materials used in the manufacture of improvised explosive devises, and a vehicle carrying motorcycle parts.<\/p>\n
Another vehicle used for smuggling cannabis and opium was seized.<\/p>\n
Two suspects had been arrested at a crossing leading to North Sinai, according to the statement. They had been carrying radios, forged passports, satellite communication equipment, and a large sum of money.<\/p>\n
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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