Interior Ministry dismantles ISIS cell in Afrin: Commander

The Interior Ministry stated on Tuesday the dismantling of an ISIS cell in the Afrin region of northern Aleppo province, following a security operation carried out by Internal Security units in cooperation with the General Intelligence Directorate.

In a statement issued by the ministry, Colonel Mohamed Abdul Ghani, the head of Internal Security in Aleppo province, said the operation stemmed from "the security institutions' commitment to protecting the province's security and the safety of its citizens." He explained that specialized units conducted a precise operation targeting the terrorist cell in the northwest of the province.

Abdul Ghani added that the operation resulted in the arrest of several cell members involved in "hostile acts aimed at destabilizing security and stability," in addition to the seizure of large quantities of weapons and ammunition, including explosive devices, detonators, and materials used in manufacturing explosives.

He affirmed that "security efforts are ongoing to pursue the remnants of terrorism and eliminate all sleeper cells," emphasizing that Internal Security units "are determined to carry out their duties to consolidate security and stability in Aleppo province and throughout the country."