The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced that they have captured four mercenaries in the eastern Syrian region of Deir ez-Zor.

According to a statement by SDF Media Centre regarding two separate security operations on 16 October in the town of Shahil (also Shuhail or Al-Shuhayl), the arrested mercenaries were involved in smuggling weapons.

The terrorist organization, said the SDF, was “supplying weapons, ammunition and mines to ISIS. They were committing terrorist acts against our forces and civilian institutions and disrupting the security and stability of the region."

A Kalashnikov rifle, two hand grenades, an explosive device, cell phones, personal documents and military equipment were seized during the operations.