Egyptian police seize 1 ton of high explosives hidden in Sinai

Egyptian police have recovered nearly one tonne of high explosives hidden in a mountainous area of central Sinai, security sources said on Friday.

The explosives were buried in 13 plastic bags and were discovered by bedouin trackers working for the government, according to the sources, who did not specify the type of explosive. The area where the discovery was made has been the site of previous shootouts between police and suspects wanted for bombings in Sinai over the past two years. (Reuters)