Syrian security forces arrest ISIS cell in Deir Ezzor

Syrian security forces have arrested a two-member terrorist cell affiliated with ISIS in Deir Ezzor province, following a detailed intelligence operation, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency citing the country’s Internal Security Forces.

The Internal Security Forces said investigations revealed the detainees were involved in a series of assassinations in the province, most recently targeting a Ministry of Defense member near Al-Rashid Mosque in the city of Al-Mayadin.

Authorities added that the operation led to the seizure of weapons and ammunition found in the cell’s hideout. Specialized agencies are continuing their investigation to uncover further links before referring the suspects to justice.

It is worth noting that on the 16th of last month, the General Intelligence Directorate, in cooperation with Internal Security Forces, foiled a plot by another ISIS cell to target a police patrol in Rural Damascus province.