Algerian army discovers war weapons near border

Algerian Defense Ministry on Saturday said counter terrorism troops deployed along the southern border discovered a bunker full of war weapons in the locality of In Guezzam near the border with Niger.

The troops retrieved 6 Kalashnikov machine guns, a heavy weapon, an RPG7 rocket-launcher, 17 Kalashnikov magazines, and a load of ammunition of different calibers, said the ministry.

Algeria has deployed ten thousand of troops along the southernmost borderline to thwart any intrusion attempt of arms and terrorists.

Several arm bunkers have been discovered in recent months along the borderline with Mali, Niger and Libya, many terrorists captured or killed.

Located in a region plagued by unprecedented security and political instability, experts believe Algeria faces ongoing terrorist threats. Endit