Six terrorists arrested before attacking Alexandria church

CAIRO, June 25: Security forces have dismantled a terrorist cell comprising six elements, including two suicide bombers, who were plotting to attack a church in Alexandria.


Suspect Ali Hamdan- Press photo via Ministery of Interior


In a statement released on Saturday, the Interior Ministry said that security information revealed that the six arrested terrorists are involved in committing violent acts and targeting vital institutions and Coptic worshiping places in several governorates.


Suspect Mahmoud Ahmed Ragab- Press photo via Ministry of Interior



Suspect Omar Mohammed- Press photo via Ministry of Interior

The terrorist cell members were plotting to carry out attacks in coincidence with Egyptians’ celebrations of Eidul Fitr and the fourth anniversary of June 30th revolution, with an aim to intimidating citizens, the statement added.


Suspect Ahmed Mohamed Zaid- photo via Ministry of Interior


This comes as part of the successful proactive security operations to hunt down fugitives and terror elements implicated in the recent attacks in the country, the statement read.


Suspect Ezzat Abdel Halim

The Interior Ministry will proceed with combating terrorism and all forms of crime to maintain the homeland security and stability, the statement noted.