Security services dismantle 19 IEDs, 28 mines in Bayda

BAYDA, Feb. 22 (YPA) – The security services in Bayda province on Monday managed to dismantle 19 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and remove 28 mines in 3 districts of the province.

A security source explained that 14 IEDs were found in separate areas of ‘Al-Qurashiya’ district, while three others were found planted on the road leading to ‘Al-Manaseh’ area in ‘Weld Rabie’ district.

The security men found two IEDs made of large shells, each weighting 20 kilograms, in in Qaifa area of Radaa district and dismantled them.

Moreover, 28 mines were found and removed in the mountain range from ‘Nasher’ area to ‘Al-Jusayma’ Mountain.

The source pointed out that the found IEDs and mines are remnants of the criminal takfiri organizations that were forced out from the area.

YPA