Forces seize 700kg explosives in Waziristan

PESHAWAR:

Security forces on Tuesday recovered 700kg of locally made explosives, a missile and other equipment during a search and clearance operation in different areas of North Waziristan.

The operation was underway in several areas, where security forces searched 62 more houses and several compounds.

The sources said searches were completed at 17 compounds between Api village and Haider Khel, 28 in Maski and 17 in other areas. Fourteen targeted locations were also cleared in Hassu Khel.

During an operation in Mosaki, security forces recovered 700 kilogrammes of locally made explosives.