Anti Terrorist Forces detain four mercenaries in Deir ez-Zor

Four mercenaries were arrested as a result of the operation carried out by the Anti Terrorist Forces (HAT) affiliated to the Internal Security Forces in the al-Shihêl region of Deir ez-Zor.

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Press Center said in a statement that 4 mercenaries affiliated to ISIS have been arrested. The mercenaries, said the statement, are responsible of killings of SDF fighters, members of the Internal Security Forces, opinion leaders and civilians in the al-Shihêl region of Deir ez-Zor.

The statement also added that documents were seized during the operation which was carried out by the Anti-Terrorist Forces (HAT) affiliated to the Internal Security Forces, with the support of the International Coalition Forces.