A pick-up car was destroyed by the military forces in North Sinai- Photo courtesy of military Spokesperson's Facebook page
CAIRO – 21 June 2018: The Armed Forces issued on Thursday the 24th statement on the outcome of "Comprehensive Operation Sinai 2018" that was launched in February to fight terrorism in North and Central Sinai and other areas in the Nile Delta and the desert areas west of the Nile Valley.
As part of the noble battles waged by the heroes of the Armed Forces and the police, and their successive achievements in defeating the terrorists in the comprehensive operation "Sinai 2018", and to boost comprehensive security of land and coastal borders, the operations resulted in the following during the past days:
-The Air Forces targeted and destroyed two vehicles loaded with weapons and ammunition upon obtaining an intel, foiling the terrorists' attempt to penetrate the western strategic borders.
-The Air Forces targeted and destroyed 21 hideouts of terrorist elements, killing a number of takfiris.
- In North Sinai, 12 takfiris were killed; an amount of money, a number of mobile phones and a quantity of cannabis were seized in their possession.
- The elimination of 20 takfiris and the seizure of weapons and ammunition in Central and Northern Sinai.
- A total of 272 strongholds were discovered and destroyed; the strongholds contained hand grenades, wireless devices and explosive circuits designed to target the troops, as well as eight mortar shells, rations, military clothes, ammunition, and a transmission station.
- A total of 250 wanted criminals and suspects were arrested and legal actions were taken, as they were handed over to the authorities.
- Some 28 plantations of bango and poppy plant were detected and destroyed, and a large amount of narcotic substances was seized before being distributed.
As part of the efforts of Border Guards on the western strategic border,1099 infiltrators of different nationalities were arrested in an attempt to infiltrate across the western border; 5 WD vehicles, a sniper rifle, and 242500 anesthetic tablets were seized.
The statement reiterated the Armed Forces and police's persistence to uproot terrorism and achieve security and stability for the Egyptian people.
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