Nov. 12, 2013 / 9:19 AM

Terrorist killed during ongoing raids in Tunisia

KEBILI, Tunisia, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- The Tunisia National Guard killed one terrorist and arrested eight others Tuesday during a raid near the town of Kebili, the Ministry of the Interior said.

Two members of the National Guard were injured during the operation, which took place at a house in the area, Tunisia Live reported.

Authorities also discovered five cars, money, a homemade bomb and a truck that was ready for an attack.

Forces have been raiding suspicious locations in the area this week, and the operations are ongoing, Tunisia Live reported.

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