A security operation carried out by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and supported by the international coalition’s against ISIS, resulted in the arrest of 10 terrorists affiliated to ISIS, in the western countryside of Deir Ez-zor.
The operation, said the SDF in a statement, "targeted the villages of Geneina and al-Housan as well as the surrounding farms, and it was conducted upon the request of residents and dignitaries of the region due to the increased terrorist acts of the sleeper cells."
The statement added: "Deir Ez-zor Military Council, Counter-Terrorism Units were among the forces participating in the operation. They arrested 10 mercenaries who were hiding in civilian areas and seized several weapons.

The weapons seized are as follows:
Kalashnikov Weapon: 7 pieces
Kalashnikov quivers: 6
Kalashnikov magazines: 32 and six ammunition boxes.
revolver with 8 silencers
18 cans of revolver ammunition.
Automatic rifle: 12
2 Daggers and one sword.
The SDF confirms its intention to uproot the terrorist cells and save the region from their threats and terrorism and calls on all citizens to cooperate more with the competent agencies to maintain security and stability and achieve development in all sectors, primarily service, social and economic."