The Egyptian army said Tuesday that its forces had dismantled a cross-border organised crime network involved in smuggling and trafficking weapons and ammunition through the country’s southern frontier, Anadolu reports. Military spokesman Brig. The military said army forces intercepted two arms-smuggling operations in the desert west of Aswan province, seizing 24 firearms of various types, 49,211 rounds of ammunition of different calibres, a pickup truck, and identity documents belonging to several foreign nationals. The statement said army forces are continuing efforts to track down the remaining members of the network and take legal action against them. ​​​​​​​The military said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to tighten security along Egypt’s borders and combat threats to the country’s national security.