The Intelligence Directorate in Tripoli arrested a number of people who formed a cell supporting the terrorist organization ISIS, and they proceeded to purchase individual weapons and ammunition in order to execute security operations, taking advantage of the deteriorating conditions in Lebanon.

The cell members also sought to recruit other people to help them.

The cell has began its activity last June, and carried out the assassination of the retired first aide, Ahmed Murad, in Miatayn area in Tripoli on August 22 this year. Investigations were launched with the detainees under the supervision of the competent judiciary.