The weapons included 7 pistols, 7 grenades, 15 magazines and 20 rounds of ammunition.
Addressing the press yesterday when he displayed the cache of weapons, North Eastern Regional Coordinator, Mohamud Saleh, also confirmed the arrest of several Al Shabaab terrorists of various nationalities during the operation.
He noted that the operation was based on intelligence and tips from members of the public that enabled security agencies track the criminals down.
Saleh noted that the officers were pursuing more Al Shabaab suspects who escaped their dragnet and that very soon they will be caught.
The operation also led to the arrest of seven Tanzanians who were trying to cross over to Somalia to join Al Shabaab, as well as 2 Al-Shabaab brides, a Kenyan and a Tanzanian, who were arrested just before they crossed over to the war-torn country.
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