Security bodies in Matrouh managed to thwart an infiltration attempt by 114 persons, including 18 Sudanese who were seeking to cross the borders into Libya via desert routes at Salloum.

Matrouh Security chief Major General Mokhtar el Sinbary has received a report that the 114 persons were arrested while seeking to travel to Libya in an illegal way.

All legal measures were adopted against them and they were referred to prosecution for investigation.

Source: MENA