Syrian security forces foil cross-border sabotage plot in Quneitra, ministry says

Damascus, April 19 (SANA) Syrian internal security forces, in coordination with the General Intelligence Service, foiled a sabotage plot in Quneitra province carried out by a cell linked to the Hezbollah terrorist militia, the Interior Ministry said.

The ministry said in a statement that the group had prepared a civilian vehicle modified to conceal rocket-launching equipment, with the aim of carrying out a cross-border attack.

The operation followed close surveillance of the cell’s movements, allowing security forces to seize the vehicle and equipment before the attack was carried out and to arrest several individuals involved.

The Interior Ministry said security units have recently thwarted a number of attempts aimed at undermining stability and public security, involving remnants of the deposed regime and individuals linked to the Hezbollah terrorist militia.

It added that previous incidents had targeted sensitive sites, including Mezzeh military airport, as well as religious figures, as part of efforts to undermine stability.

The latest attempt in Quneitra involved a cell planning to launch an attack from Syrian territory against targets outside the country, the ministry said.

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