ISIS Cell Involved in Kidnappings and Assassinations in Four Syrian Provinces Dismantled - Sarmad

Syrian security forces announced the arrest of four leaders of a cell affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS) that was planning to carry out attacks.

State television reported that the General Intelligence Directorate, in cooperation with Internal Security Forces, “disbanded a cell linked to the terrorist ISIS group, which was involved in kidnapping operations, planting explosive devices, and assassinations. The cell’s activities began in Raqqa Governorate and extended to Aleppo, Idlib, and Homs.”

A statement from the Internal Security Forces noted that the operations led to the arrest of four of the cell’s top leaders in Raqqa, along with several of its members in Aleppo, Idlib, and Homs, following the tracking of their activities and movements.

The statement clarified that initial investigations revealed the cell was planning terrorist acts targeting the security and stability of the region. It added that during the raids, authorities seized explosive devices prepared for detonation, various weapons, ammunition, and several hand grenades in the possession of cell members.