TUNIS, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian security authorities seized 23 kg of explosive materials from a terrorist camp discovered in the mountains of Kasserine province in western Tunisia, Tunisian Interior Ministry announced Monday.
"A few days ago the regional authority in Kasserine managed to discover a hiding place of terrorist elements in one of the Kasserine mountains," said a ministry statement.
"The security forces were able to find equipment to manufacture mines in addition to a large quantity of ammonia and high explosive materials," it added.
Since 2011, the province of Kasserine, located near the border with Algeria, has been known as a main stronghold of armed extremist elements. Enditem
Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)