Iranian security forces capture 27 ISIL members
YemenExtra
M.A.
At least 27 self-proclaimed “Islamic State (ISIL)” affiliates were captured by the Iranian security forces, Monday, the Intelligence Ministry claimed this afternoon.
According to a report released by the Intelligence Ministry, security forces managed to arrest a group of militants affiliated with ISIL, who intended to carry out terrorist operations at religious cities inside the country.
It said in the operation, which was in exchanging information with one of regional intelligence services, some weapons were detected and confiscated.
The statement added that the terrorists were attempting to transport weapons and munitions by hiding them in home appliances.