On the basis of avowals and testimonies made by several arrested terrorists, the security services in the province of Boumerdes, 50 km east of Algiers, have decided to close to traffic up to 12 communal roads in an attempt to ward off potential suicide bombings.Most of the closed roads lead to police stations or public buildings in various parts of the city of Boumerdes. The move was made all the more urgent following the reported stealing in recent days of several cars and vans which are feared to be used in renewed terrorist bombings. Security around strategic buildings was also beefed up as part of deterrent measures.