CAIRO, Aug 13 (Aswat Masriya) - Two "extremists" were killed in a fire exchange with security forces in North Sinai, the army spokesperson said on Wednesday.

A total of 37 suspects were arrested across Egypt's governorates of North Sinai, Ismailia, Sharqiya, and Daqahliya, he added in a statement.

Four tunnels were also demolished in the border city of Rafah, according to the statement. Three SUV vehicles were confiscated and 12 motorcycles used in "terrorist" operations in areas of Al-Arish and Sheikh Zuweid were destroyed.