11.   The military intensified its operations in the region after a massive cross-border operation in northern Iraq was launched to crack down on rebel bases there in May.

12.   The military intensified its operations in the region after a massive cross-border operation in northern Iraq launched to crack down on rebel bases there in May.

13.   The State Immigration Department has detected an increasing number of them entering the country in this manner, prompting its enforcement officers to intensify operations at the border.

14.   Turkish troops also intensified operations inside Turkey to crack down on Kurdish rebels.

15.   Turkish troops also have intensified operations in the southeastern region lately to crack down on the rebels.

16.   However, the conflict in Chechnya has been littered with ceasefires and peace plans solemnly announced even as Russian troops were continuing or intensifying their operations on the ground.

17.   A large amount of arms and ammunition was recovered and Kandel said the security forces have intensified their operations.

18.   The Turkish army has recently intensified its operations and reinforced its troops, notably in the border regions with Iraq, according to official sources.

19.   Kumar said security forces would intensify their operations against militants, who he said were plotting more attacks.

20.   National police and officials from maritime safety agencies will intensify border operations to prevent smuggling via harbors where immigration offices are not located.