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The syrian Interior Ministry declared Tuesday that its security units have dismantled an isis-affiliated terrorist cell in the Afrin district in northwestern Aleppo. Furthermore, the operation, described by authorities as “precise and coordinated,” commenced on Monday and was carried out in collaboration with the General Intelligence Directorate.
Colonel Mohammad Abdel-Ghany, head of Internal Security in Aleppo Governorate, stated in a statement published on the ministry’s Telegram channel that specialized units succeeded in arresting multiple members of the cell involved in hostile activities aimed at undermining security and stability in the area. as per Abdel-Ghany, the operation also led to the seizure of significant quantities of weapons and diverse ammunition, including improvised explosive devices, detonation equipment, manufacturing tools, and materials used in preparing explosives. Abdel-Ghany also stressed that the operation is part of ongoing nationwide joint-counterterrorism-efforts/" class="smart-internal-link" title="📰 SDF chief says rising attacks demand stronger joint counterterrorism efforts">efforts to combat terrorism and protect civilians, adding that security units will continue to pursue extremist cells “with determination until all terrorist threats are eliminated and stability is fully restored in Aleppo Governorate and across the country. ”