7 terrorists killed in police raid in Arish: Interior Ministry

CAIRO – 4 February 2019: A police raid launched in Arish city, North Sinai on Monday has killed seven terrorist elements, and seized weapons and explosive devices found in their possession, announced the Ministry of Interior.

The raid was launched based on information acquired by the Homeland security apparatus about a terror cell planning to carry out a series of attacks against vital facilities in identified areas in Arish city.

In the statement, the ministry said that police forces stormed hideouts and exchanged fire with the terrorists, claiming the lives of seven elements. Two rifles, three bird-shot guns and three explosive devices were among the seizures.