By: Yassmine ElSayed
CAIRO, Dec. 23 (SEE) - Egypt’s Ministry of Interior issued a security alert across all governorates for Christmas and New Year Celebrations, in preparations for the Christmas and new year holidays.
In an official statement, the ministry affirmed an intensification of security measures for the holidays to ensure safety during the celebrations.
“Security agencies started to carry out large-scale plans and procedures to maintain security in all forms, from combating crimes to preventing terrorist attacks,” the statement added.
The measures included intensive deployment of armed personnel at all strategic areas and places of worship, and that senior officers are constantly checking security forces to ensure discipline and commitment.
The ministry added that citizens should also follow security instructions to provide a safe environment for everyone.
Fixed and mobile checkpoints have been deployed as well as rapid intervention forces, and traffic services have also been intensified in all streets.
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