Syrian authorities said they foiled a sabotage plot in Damascus and arrested a five-member cell linked to what officials described as a foreign entity, according to a statement carried by state news agency SANA on April 11, 2026.
An Interior Ministry source said an explosive device intended to target a religious figure was dismantled in the Syrian capital before it could be detonated. The source did not identify the intended target or provide further details about the alleged foreign link.
The ministry said security forces would continue efforts to pursue those who violate the law and warned that it would not tolerate actions aimed at undermining stability in the country. No casualties or injuries were reported in the statement.
