A source from the Syrian Interior Ministry informed Al Jazeera that internal security in rural Damascus, in collaboration with Turkey's General Intelligence, has successfully thwarted a terrorist plot aimed at destabilizing the capital. This operation mirrors a previous announcement on February 10, when the Ministry reported intercepting a terrorist plan in the Mezzeh area of Damascus, arresting a cell preparing for attacks designed to disrupt stability in populated areas. The involvement of Turkish intelligence in this operation highlights the complexities of international cooperation in combating terrorism in the region.

In a related development, the Internal Security Directorate in Banyas, located in the Tartus countryside, apprehended an individual from the remnants of the fallen regime linked to terrorism. This arrest is particularly significant as it follows operations targeting military and internal security sites on March 6, 2025. It underscores the ongoing threat posed by remnants of the previous government and the efforts by security forces to dismantle their networks. The captured individual was believed to have been involved in several operational attacks, which highlights the persistent instability in the region.

The capture of Adeeb Ali Suleiman, a former head of Branch 220 of the military security, illustrates the serious undertones of these security operations. Investigations revealed his involvement in the assassination and burning of members of the internal security patrol after they fell into an ambush at the Deir al-Bashal bridge in Banyas. This underscores both the complexities of the regional security environment and the actions taken by the current regime to counteract residual threats to its governance, raising questions about future stability in Syria and the ongoing challenges posed by extremist elements and former regime operatives.