The Northern and Eastern Syria Internal Security Forces Press Liaison Center reported that 17 mercenaries were captured in a special operation targeting ISIS cells in the region of Tabqa.
In a written statement, the Internal Security Forces Press Liaison Center said: "On Monday, 17 October, a joint operation was carried out against ISIS cells in Tabqa with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). 17 ISIS mercenaries were captured as a result of the operation."
The Internal Security Forces gave the following details: “After the follow-up and investigations, 17 people who carried out ISIS activities in the villages of Xatûniyê and Mensûra were caught. Many weapons, ammunition, passports and books belonging to ISIS were also confiscated.
The mercenaries admitted in interrogation that they carried out actions aimed at destabilizing our regions. After the investigation, the mercenaries were referred to the General Prosecution Board.”
