Bahraini Police yesterday deployed on a targeted security operation to the Al Diraz area to safeguard public safety. During the operation, police authorities came under attack by members of a terrorist cell throwing fire bombs, metal rods, knifes and axes, forcing the security authorities to respond proportionately.
According to the Bahrain News Agency, a total of 286 arrests were made, including fugitives that had escaped from Jau Prison. Several terrorists and convicted felons were also apprehended with a large number of them hiding in the residence of Isa Qassim.
The security operation was undertaken to protect public order and to ensure the safety and security of residents. During the security operation, forces were able to remove a series of illegal road blocks and barricades.
The Ministry of Interior has revealed details about the operation as part of its commitment to keeping the public informed about the terrorist threat level in the Kingdom.
"The ministry will continue to enforce the law as part of its commitment to safeguarding the security of the Kingdom and all Bahrainis," added the agency.

Source: WAM