Tunisia says busts terrorist group before attacks


Tunisia has arrested an eight-member terrorist cell planning attacks in the country, according to the Interior Ministry on Wednesday.

In a statement, the ministry said security forces had busted a group dubbed “Jihad and Tawhid Battalion” and foiled its plans to carry out terrorist attacks in the central Sidi Bouzid province.

Explosive materials and grenade bombs were found in possession of the group that had planned to target security patrols and facilities in the area.

The suspects were taken into custody for interrogation.

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Source: Anadolu Agency