The head of Internal Security for the Damascus-County Province, Ahmed Al-Dalati, reported that the operation targeted a hideout used by members of the extremist organization and was carried out after meticulous intelligence work and continuous monitoring of the cell’s movements. According to the official, the operation ended with the complete dismantling of the terrorist network and the arrest of its leader along with six other members, as well as the seizure of weapons and ammunition in their possession. Al-Dalati emphasized that this action is part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at eradicating the sources of terrorism, preventing threats to national security, and consolidating peace and stability in the country.

In early November, the Ministry of the Interior announced the launch of a large-scale security operation against extremist cells in several provinces, in coordination with the General Directorate of Intelligence.

As part of this campaign, on November 26, Internal Security forces dismantled a Daesh-affiliated cell in the city of Afrin, in Aleppo province, thwarting destabilization plans in the north of the country.

Also, earlier this month, Syrian security forces dismantled another Daesh-linked network in the city of Kanaker, west of Damascus.

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