61 wanted for terrorism, organized crime, drug trafficking arrested

The General Command of the Internal Security Forces of North and East Syria Region issued a statement on Monday about the arrest of 61 wanted individuals involved in terrorism, crime, drug trafficking in Raqqa and western Deir ez-Zor. The statement read,

"Based on the directives of the Interior Ministry and the General Command of our forces in North and East Syria, and with the aim of enhancing security and stability, and pursuing wanted individuals, our Special Forces (H.A.T.) and Operations Forces, with the participation of our security departments (the General Security Service, the Anti-Crime and Drugs Department), carried out extensive security campaigns in Raqqa and western Deir ez-Zor over the past few days."

The General Command of the Internal Security Forces made clear in the statement, "These operations resulted in the arrest of 61 wanted individuals involved in terrorism, organized crime, drug trafficking. They also seized quantities of weapons, ammunition, and explosives, in addition to various narcotic substances, including crystal meth, hashish, Captagon, and other narcotic pills, as well as drug paraphernalia, various mines and ammunition, in addition to hundreds of bullets and weapon depots."

It noted, "These campaigns took place as part of a comprehensive security plan targeting the hideouts of wanted individuals. Our forces responded with high professionalism and precision, and were able to carry out their missions despite clashes erupted with our forces by a number of them, without any injuries being recorded among their ranks. The detainees were referred to the judiciary."

The General Command of the Internal Security Forces affirmed in its statement, "The results of these campaigns represented a decisive deterrent to anyone who attempts to undermine the security and stability of our regions. We emphasize that our operations will continue relentlessly until we eradicate all forms of terrorism, crime, and drugs."

It called on our people "to cooperate with our forces and report any suspicious activity to preserve their security and the safety of their community."

J.J