The ministry released a statement on Wednesday that security forces have seized firearms and bladed weapons, including four machine guns, three handguns, two birdshot guns, a quantity of live bullets and birdshots, two dagger knives and 54 Molotov cocktail bottles, as well as gas masks, respirators, fireworks and a bag containing wood flocks fitted with screws to impede the movement of cars.

The ministry pointed out that the police forces in coordination with the armed forces dealt with power with all attempts to break the law, or to negatively influence citizens.