Twenty-one people have been arrested in Algeria, according to AFP, following an alleged attempt to smuggle weapons aboard a commercial ferry coming from France,the defense ministry said Wednesday. The defense ministry said the group were part of the Movement for the Autonomy of Kabylie (MAK), which Algeria classifies as a "terrorist organization". In total, 21 weapons were seized along with 2,000 live bullets and "clothing similar to military uniforms", among other things, state news agency.
APS reported Wednesday.
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