September 09 2010
Egyptian troops have captured nine weapons shipments headed for the Gaza Strip, reports Haaretz (Israel).
In a series of raids across the Sinai Peninsula, which borders Gaza, Egyptian troops on Tuesday seized machine guns, ammunitions, more than 170 anti-aircraft shells, 90 artillery rounds and anti-tank land mines, according to local media reports.
The arms were found in several hideouts across the region, along with a cache of 220 pounds (100 kg) of TNT in the border town...
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