Security forces arrest former Iran-backed militia members in Deir ez-Zor
DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria (North Press) – Internal Security Forces of the Syrian transitional government on Saturday arrested several individuals formerly affiliated with Iran-backed militias during raids in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria.
A security source told North Press that a patrol raided the town of Shaafa and detained Hatem al-Salim, Saleh Jomaa, and Jassem al-Hamad, adding that light weapons were found in their possession.
A second patrol carried out raids in the towns of Susah and Gharanij, where two more suspects were arrested.
The source said that the detainees had previously belonged to armed groups loyal to and supported by Iran.
“Numerous complaints” had been filed against them, and they were involved in acts that destabilized security in the area, the source added.
Internal Security did not disclose further details about the charges or where the suspects were transferred for investigation.