Calm prevailed in the North Sinai city of Arish after policemen managed to repel an armed attack on the National Bank of Egypt branch on Monday, a security source said.
Security was beefed up in the city after the attack as more security patrols backed by fighter troops were seen touring the main streets and axes.
A group of terrorists attacked the bank and planted five explosive devices in the precincts of the branch, the source added.
Security services of the bank exchanged fire with the terrorists, leaving three policemen dead.
A number of terrorists were also killed in the attack.
A manhunt was launched to arrest the other terrorists who fled the scene while sappers continued to comb the area in search for other explosives.
Source: MENA
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