![](https://amayei.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2018/09/IMG_6473.jpg)
Three people suspected of supporting extremists have been arrested as nine hideouts and vehicles allegedly used by extremists were destroyed in a crackdown in central Sinai, according to a Facebook announcement on Friday by Tamer al-Refaei, the spokesperson for the armed forces.
Additionally, six fields used for producing drugs were destroyed, on top of two drug storing areas.
Al-Refaei emphasized that the armed forces are continuing counter-extremist efforts in central Sinai.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm