ERBIL — Iraqi security forces on Wednesday discovered an explosives depot belonging to the Islamic State (IS), an official said.

The location near Daquq district of Kirkuk was searched by the Iraqi forces during an operation earlier today, said Luis Khidhir, Mayor of Daquq.

He told BasNews that at least 50 improvised explosive devices, which were prepared by IS for terrorist attacks, were found at the location.

A special team later removed the explosives from the site and destroyed them safely, according Khidhir.

BasNews