Tunisia dismantles ‘terrorist cells’: Interior Ministry

By Yousra Wannas

TUNIS

The Tunisian authorities have broken up four “terrorist sleeper cells” that had been planning attacks inside the North African country, according to the Interior Ministry.

In a statement released Thursday evening, the ministry said at least 12 people -- constituting four “sleeper cells” -- had been arrested by Tunisian security forces.

“A significant quantity of explosive and chemical materials -- including toxic gases, electronic components and a drone -- were confiscated,” the statement read.

Earlier this month, Interior Minister Hisham al-Furati announced that security forces had thwarted several attacks by the Daesh terrorist group.

Last month, a woman blew herself up in capital Tunis, killing herself and injuring dozens of passersby.