Syria Says It Foiled Plot Against Homs Refinery

Syrian security forces say they arrested two people linked to Hezbollah and seized explosives in a foiled plot against the Homs oil refinery. Hezbollah denied having a presence in Syria or involvement in activities undermining its security.

• Syria’s General Intelligence Service said the operation was conducted with Internal Security Forces and that explosives were seized. The agency identified two detainees by initials but did not specify when or where the operation took place.· 1 source
• Hezbollah denied the accusations and said it had no presence in Syria and was not involved in activity that undermined the country’s security or stability.· 1 source
• SANA reported that Syrian security forces arrested members of a Hezbollah-linked cell accused of planning to attack the Homs refinery.· 1 source