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Algerian authorities kill terrorist, arrest 3 others

ALGIERS, Dec 29 (KUNA) -- The Algerian army said on Wednesday it had shot dead a terrorist during a raid in Al-Falahiya district of Boumerdas province, 50 km east of the capital, Algiers.
Security sources quoted in a local daily said that the terrorist was caught in an ambush, as part of the raid, after information was gathered regarding the individual's whereabouts.
The man was found in possession of a weapon.
Meanwhile, other official sources revealed that three suspects, who were on the run and are allegedly involved in supporting terror groups, were also apprehended. (end) ft.sd KUNA 300058 Dec 10NNNN