Explosives seized near Islamabad

Islamabad - Authorities claimed that the explosives were meant for acts of terrorism in Islamabad. The driver of the container was arrested.

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Published: Sun 13 Sep 2015, 12:00 AM

Last updated: Sun 13 Sep 2015, 9:53 AM

The law enforcement agencies intercepted and seized a container on a highway close to the federal capital which was carrying 30,000 kilos of explosive material.
Authorities claimed that the explosives were meant for acts of terrorism in Islamabad. The driver of the container was arrested.
Later a search operation was launched in the city during which sixty suspects were rounded up. Police and Rangers also seized rifles, Kalashnikovs, 19 30-bore pistols, 6 detonators and 190kgs of explosive material from a house. - news@khaleejtimes.com



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