The military’s propaganda wing claimed in a statement on Thursday that security forces launched an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Matti Khel region of North Waziristan district and found a large stockpile of weapons.

The military performed the IBO on the alleged presence of terrorists in the region, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

“A substantial quantity of weapons, ammunition includes hand grenades, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), and hundreds of bullets were seized from the hideaway during the search,” according to the ISPR.