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Security forces recover large cache of arms, ammunition in South Waziristan

Security forces make recovery while clearing minefields laid by terrorists in area

News Desk March 04, 2018 Less than a minute read

The recovered arms and ammunition included 82mm mortar, light machine guns , RPG-7 guns, sub machine guns, 303 rifles , hand grenades, anti-tank mines. PHOTO: ISPR

Security forces on Sunday were able to recover a large cache of arms and ammunition while clearing minefields laid by terrorists in areas of South Waziristan.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the drive took place in the Nankae, Raghzae , Chargolai and Gurgurai Zafar Khel areas.

The recovered arms and ammunition included 82mm mortar, light machine guns , RPG-7 guns, sub machine guns, 303 rifles , hand grenades, anti-tank mines.

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A huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted by FC personnel in Buleda, Gish Kaur, Tratha and Pishin areas of the province.

The security forces found RPG rockets, sub-machine guns and sniper rifle along with laptops, GPS and communication equipment.