Syrian security forces capture alleged Daesh bomb-maker linked to Al-Bukamal attacks
DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces have arrested an alleged Daesh (ISIS) explosives specialist in eastern Syria during a joint operation by the Interior Ministry and the General Intelligence Service, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported.
In a statement carried by SANA, the Interior Ministry identified the suspect as Akram Saleh Al-Hamad, whom it described as a key operative responsible for manufacturing explosives and explosive devices for Daesh operations in the country’s eastern region.
The ministry said preliminary investigations, including information obtained from previously detained members of the same cell, indicated that Al-Hamad was involved in producing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and landmines used in attacks carried out by the militant group.
Suspected Daesh explosives specialist h Akram Saleh Al-Hamad being booked in jail after his arrest. (SANA photo)
