The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced, on Monday, the arrest of a number of individuals associated with the Iranian “Revolutionary Guard” after the end of the security operation in the city of Albukamal and its countryside in eastern Syria.
The Commander of the Internal Security in Deir Al -Zour Governorate, Colonel Dirar Al -Shamlan, said in a statement published by the Ministry of Interior on its accounts on the communication sites: “The Internal Security Forces carried out a wide and trial security campaign in the city of Albukamal and its surroundings, which resulted in the arrest of more than 50 wanted persons in various cases, which included possession of illegal weapons and trafficking, promoting narcotic substances, and threatening the security and safety of citizens.”
The operation today is within the framework of the second phase of the security campaign that started yesterday (Sunday), to eradicate the remnants of the regime and the militias of the Iranian “Revolutionary Guard”, in particular, “Regiment 47”, which is stationed in the Sukkariya and Hamdan regions in Albukamal. The Commander of the Internal Security Forces in the governorate, Colonel Dirar Al -Shamlan, announced in a statement on Sunday that a number of wanted persons and those involved in crimes that affect security and stability were arrested.
The statement pointed out that the move came after the firm elements of the 47th regiment were involved in attacks on citizens, the security patrols, and the violation of the settlement procedures, by not handing over the weapon and not reviewing the settlement centers, and involvement in actions that threaten stability. Al -Shamlan promised not tolerated with any party seeking to impose itself on people outside the framework of the law, calling on the Syrians to cooperate with the security forces; Because «the battle is a battle of stability and justice, without the exception of those involved and those who are seized to support criminal remnants,” according to the statement.
The ministry’s statement today, reaffirmed the people that “the security centers are open around the clock to receive complaints and communications, and that this campaign comes within a continuous path to pursue everyone who tampered with the security and stability of the region, in close cooperation with our honorable people.”
On the other hand, the Israeli army had announced the implementation of its forces yesterday night, which resulted in the arrest of a cell of the Iranian “Quds Force” activated in the Tal Qudana area in southern Syria.
The army indicated that the operation came based on intelligence information obtained, according to the Israeli newspaper “Yediot Aharonot”, on its website (Wi -Net). This is the second time during the past week that Israeli forces have carried out a specific night operation and arrested a number of elements who have formed a threat in the region, according to “Wi -Net”.
