Three people suspected of supporting extremists have been arrested as nine hideouts and vehicles allegedly used by extremists were destroyed in a crackdown in central Sinai, according to a Facebook announcement on Friday by Tamer al-Refaei, the spokesperson for the armed forces. Additionally, six fields used for producing drugs were destroyed, on top of two drug storing areas. Al-Refaei emphasized that the armed forces are continuing counter-extremist efforts in central Sinai. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm

Source: Egypt Independent November 17, 2017 10:07 UTC