Forty fugitives have been arrested in a crackdown launched by security forces at Cairo International Airport, a security source said on Friday.

The arrestees are wanted in various cases, the source added.

The clampdown comes in response to interior minister's directives to continue security campaigns at all terminals and the cargo village of the airport, the source asserted.

The aim behind the crackdown is to nab outlaws and fugitives and facilitate traffic movement at the airport, according to the source.

Sources: MENA