In Video: State Security: Two individuals arrested for communicating with ISIS extremists and plotting to target places of worship of a specific sect in the country

The Ministry of Interior announced that the security apparatuses within the ministry, represented by the State Security Apparatus, had arrested two individuals. This came following their contact with elements affiliated with the ISIS terrorist organization and their receipt of training in the manufacture of explosives with the intent to target places of worship of a specific sect in the country.

In a statement, the ministry said the arrests were carried out as part of surveillance, investigation, and security monitoring efforts. Legal measures were taken against the two individuals, and they were referred to the competent authorities to complete the necessary procedures in accordance with the law.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its continued efforts to monitor and track any activities that could undermine the security and safety of society, dealing with any practices that contravene the law in accordance with established legal procedures to safeguard the country’s security and the safety of its citizens.

The ministry called on parents to closely monitor their children, raise awareness about the dangers of engaging in any ideas, behaviors, or actions criminalized by law, and oversee their use of social media. It emphasized the importance of strengthening family supervision and guidance, as well as instilling values of loyalty, national belonging, and respect for the law, thereby contributing to their protection and enhancing their awareness and sense of responsibility toward the nation.

Key points from the Ministry of Interior’s statement:

- The two individuals communicated with elements affiliated with the ISIS terrorist organization.

- They received training in the manufacture of explosives and improvised explosive devices.

- They were arrested as part of surveillance, investigation, and security monitoring efforts.

- Legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent authorities.

- The ministry remains committed to monitoring any activities that could threaten societal security.