Syrian Security Arrests 'Guardian of the Capital'... Former Brigadier General in Republican Guard

- Accused of participating in the leadership of military operations and raids in several areas in the Damascus countryside

Syrian Internal Security Forces arrested former Major General in the Republican Guard of the ousted Syrian regime, Marad Muhammad, known by the nickname “Guardian of the Capital,” on account of his military role in operations and raids that took place in several areas in the Damascus countryside.

The Internal Security Forces stated in a press release that the detainee served as a field military commander during operations launched by the forces of the former regime in several areas of the Damascus countryside, including Qaboun, Al-Hama, Wadi Barada, Qudsaya, Ein Tarma, and Jobar, as well as his participation in leading military operations codenamed “The Promise of God is True.”

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It added that investigations are ongoing to complete the collection of evidence related to the roles and facts attributed to him, paving the way for taking the necessary legal and judicial measures against him.