Six Takfiris were killed and a number of wanted criminals and terrorist suspects were arrested by army forces as part of the comprehensive “Operation Martyr's Right" that aims at uprooting terrorism in Sinai, military spokesperson Brigadier General Mohamed Samir said in a statement Sunday.

The military spokesman said the forces destroyed a hideout containing barrels full of explosive materials as well as 12 explosive devices that were designed to target security forces.

Also, a pick-up truck, a technical vehicle, three unlicensed motorbikes and three huts were destroyed by the army forces.

The forces seized a large quantity of scrap metal used in manufacturing explosive devices, RPG launcher, two grenades and two machine guns.

Four army men were killed during combat operations in Sinai, the spokesman said.

Source: MENA