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Algerian army seize weapons, ammunition smuggled from Niger

ALGIERS, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- Algerian army forces seized weapons and ammunition loaded in four SUVs on the borders with the Niger, the defense ministry said Wednesday.
The Algerian forces, last night, intercepted a the four-vehicle convoy which was carrying African persons who were trying to smuggle weapons and ammunition, it added.
The seizure is part of anti-terrorism campaign, the ministry added. (end) ft.bs KUNA 042350 Jan 12NNNN