A statement released by NDS on Monday states the insurgents were involoved in insurgency activities in Bati Kot, Nazyan, Chaparhar and Ghanikhil districts when arrested by officials.
During the operations, the security forces discovered weapons and security force uniforms, according to the statement.
A footage released by NDS shows the arrested terrorists admitting their participation in attacks on security posts.
No more details were given regarding the exact timing of the operation.