11 terrorists killed in Arish: MoI

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Thu, 11 Apr 2019 - 10:03 GMT

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File- Egyptian army near AI-Arish in the sinai peninsula - Reuters

File- Egyptian army near AI-Arish in the sinai peninsula - Reuters

CAIRO - 11 April 2019: The Interior Ministry said national security forces attacked a terrorist cell in El Arish city, killing 11 of its elements.

In a statement on Thursday, the ministry said the national security department received a tip that a group of terrorists was hiding in a building in Abu Eita area in El Arish city, North Sinai, and was orchestrating a number of terrorist operations in several vital areas as well as Armed Forces and police posts.

The security forces exchanged fire with terrorists, liquidating 11 elements.

Two machine guns, five rifles, two explosive devices and two explosive belts were found in the terrorists' possession.

All needed legal measures were taken and investigations are underway.

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