Iraqi Kurdistan security: Arrest of 22 ISIS members, including a leader
The Kurdistan Region security apparatus arrested 22 members of the Islamic State, including a leader, and seized weapons.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Erbil, September 13 (KUNA) -- The Kurdistan Regional Security Agency announced on Sunday the arrest of 22 members of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist organization, including a senior figure, during a series of security operations carried out in Sulaymaniyah and Halabja.
In a statement, the agency said that the General Directorate of Security Operations, in cooperation with the security directorates of Sulaymaniyah and Halabja governorates, conducted several operations that resulted in the arrest of two armed ISIS cells, along with several clandestine operatives, bringing the total number of detainees to 22.
The statement noted the seizure of large quantities of heavy, medium, and light weapons, hand grenades, military binoculars, and ammunition, adding that the group had been planning to carry out several terrorist attacks in mid-September.
The Kurdistan Regional Security Agency clarified that all members of the group are now in custody, while investigations into the case continue. (End) S.B.R. / S.M.A.
