The General Security in Tartous arrests Colonel Hamed Barhoum.

Security forces in Tartous province managed to arrest Brigadier Hamed Ali Barhoum, a prominent figure in the former regime, after a well-planned security operation. This came following reliable information about the gathering of suspicious elements in the village of Bqa'a near the Drakish area. Based on this information, a well-prepared ambush was set up in the area resulting in the arrest of Brigadier Barhoum while carrying a weapon and ammunition. Security sources confirmed that Barhoum will be transferred to the competent judiciary to complete investigations regarding his involvement in any illegal activities, holding him accountable for his past actions. This operation is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to pursue remnants of the former regime and ensure the stability of the region, demonstrating the superior ability of security forces to monitor and track suspicious activities and take strict action against anyone seeking to jeopardize national security.