Security in Egypt's Sinai a cause for concern

In the northern Egyptian region of Sinai, kidnappings, killings, robberies and armed smuggling are all common place, as the region is suffering from a lack of security, especially following the revolution.

Authorities in Egypt have long failed to adequately develop the area and provide security. It is a hard and rugged terrain to control with many armed Bedouin communities.

However, the police chief insists the situation is now under control.

Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros reports from North Sinai.