INTERPOL, AFRIPOL arrest 37 suspected militants, including Somali operatives, in East Africa crackdown

[Deeq A.]

Mogadishu (HOL) — A multinational counterterrorism operation led by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL resulted in the arrest of 37 individuals suspected of ties to Al-Shabaab, ISIS, and other extremist groups across eight East African nations, authorities announced Monday. The operation, conducted between November and December 2024, also led to the seizure of small arms, heavy weaponry, and explosives.

Source: Hiiraan Online