Tunisian Security Forces Uncover Workshop With Weapons, Explosives

Tunisian security forces have detected an underground workshop with explosives, weapons and ammunition and detained three people in the south-central city of Al-Hammah, local media reported.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – According to the Mosaique radio station, the law enforcement officers seized modified hunting weapons, significant stocks of explosives and detonators during the raid.

The investigators also found military camouflage clothing and a night-vision device in the building.

Tunisian security forces have stepped up security at tourist sites and airports after a bomb explosion in a bus carrying elite presidential guards killed at least 13 people and injured 20 on November 24.

Islamic State terrorists claimed responsibility for the attack.