Manama: The Ministry of Interior announced that the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science has arrested three persons for forming a terrorist cell affiliated with the Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist organisation.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the suspects coordinated with terrorist elements abroad and sought to engage in espionage with them in a manner intended to undermine the sovereignty of the state, spread fear and panic among citizens and residents, and endanger the security and safety of the country.
The individuals arrested have been identified as Ahmed Ahmed Hussain Madan, 24, Hassan Abdulameer Ashoor, 22, and Muntadhar Abdulmohsen Ali Madan, 29.
The statements of the arrestees revealed that during their travel to Lebanon, they received weapons training after meeting with members of the Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist organisation. They also sent images and information about the repercussions of the Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain and collected funds under the guise of charitable work, transferring them to support the activities of Hezbollah, in preparation for being tasked by its leaders with carrying out terrorist plots and acts in Bahrain.
The General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science stated that the necessary legal procedures had been completed and that the arrestees had been referred to the Public Prosecution.