Some 70 persons detained in east Algeria

The Algerian security forces arrested 70 persons following the series of attacks against the citizens of Annaba province to the east of Algeria since the beginning of the current month of Ramadan.

Algerian security sources in Annaba province, 600 Kms to the east of Algiers said on Thursday that the security forces arrested 70 persons and brought 50 other suspects for investigation judge who ordered to imprison 35 of them under charges of attacks by " knives and of having drugs or/ and thefts.

The sources added that these aggressions and acts of rubbery which have become widely spread in Annaba since the beginning of Ramadan resulted in the death of a (21 year old man).

The sources indicated that the Algerian security forces arrested these persons during inspection operation in Cafes and Games halls while others were arrested steeling.