Mauritanian terrorist surrenders to Algerian authorities

English: Locator map of the Adrar Province, Algeria, as in 2009.  (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

A terrorist claiming to be an emir surrendered to Algerian police in Timimoun, Adrar wilaya, ANI reported on Monday (December 10th). The Mauritanian national handed over his all-terrain vehicle loaded with small arms, including rocket launchers and machine guns.

He informed the police about the presence of a terrorist group in the region, which planned to attack and kidnap civilians during the holiday season. A large ANP operation was launched in the area.

from Magharebia
11/12/2012

Posted in: Algeria, Mauritania, Terrorism, Timimoun