Dangerous terrorist arrested in Central Sinai: military spokesman

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Sat, 23 Sep 2017 - 03:03 GMT

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Sat, 23 Sep 2017 - 03:03 GMT

 Dangerous terrorist

Dangerous terrorist

CAIRO – 23 September 2017: The law enforcement forces of the third field army arrested a “dangerous” terrorist and two other suspects in Central Sinai, said military spokesman Tamer Al Rifai on Saturday in a statement.

The forces seized a huge amount of drugs, which were hidden in two vehicles, the spokesman added.

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The third field army arrested a “dangerous” terrorist and two other suspects in Central Sinai - Facebook page of military spokesperson

The army has been leading a prolonged fight against extremists in North Sinai, claiming the lives of hundreds of militants, seizing thousands of weapons and destroying many tunnels used for smuggling drugs, people and weapons.

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The third field army arrested a “dangerous” terrorist and two other suspects in Central Sinai - Facebook page of military spokesperson


Militants have targeted hundreds of police and army forces in the northern tip of the Sinai Peninsula since the ouster of former President Mohamed Morsi in July 2013 following mass protests against his rule.



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