Guards thwart attempt to smuggle arms into Egypt

Thursday 25-07-2013 12:21 PM
Guards thwart attempt to smuggle arms into Egypt

Egyptian Libyan borders - photo from Shorouk

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Western-border guards managed to confiscate three sacks containing 10 machines guns and ammunition in Salloum on Thursday, Egypt’s army spokesman said. 

The army’s official page said the case has been referred to a prosecutor to take the necessary procedures. 

The statement added that the operation came in light of enhanced efforts to secure Egypt’s strategic borders. 

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