Syrian security forces arrest two former regime major generals in Latakia
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Internal Security forces in Syria’s Latakia governorate arrested two former regime major generals, Haitham Barakat and his brother Marwan, during a security operation in Qardaha, the force said on Thursday.
The Latakia Internal Security Command said its forces carried out a “precise and well-planned” operation that led to the arrest of the two brothers.
Haitham Barakat was among the prominent field commanders in the former regime’s forces. He commanded the 12th Field Division and served as commander of the 123rd Infantry Regiment during the Syrian war.
The security command also said information indicated that two other brothers of the detainees had been arrested, one holding the rank of major general and the other that of colonel.