Damascus, Jan.19 (SANA) Interior Ministry announced on Monday that security personnel have been able to reveal the whereabouts of producer Mohammad Qaband who was kidnapped nearly a month ago.
“From the moment of disappearance of citizen Mohammad Qaband in Damascus Countryside, the Internal Security units immediately began search and investigation operations, taking all necessary legal measures with the aim of uncovering the circumstances of the case, pursuing those involved and bringing them to justice,” Interior Ministry told SANA.
It added that during the course of the investigation, some instigators attempted to divert the case and accuse the Syrian State of hiding him, which led to weakened cooperation and coordination with the specialized follow‑up team, this made the mission difficult and caused delays in progress of the search and investigation process.
“Thanks to intensive efforts and diligent follow‑up, the Internal Security units today managed to find citizen Mohammad Qaband, who was accompanied by another kidnapped person named Hamza Al‑Lahham, abducted about a month ago and whose case was also being followed by the Criminal Investigation Department,” the Ministry of Interior said.
It added that the two persons were secured and protected in accordance with procedures, while the competent authorities began completing investigations and pursuing the remaining members involved in this heinous crime.
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