The intelligence directorate of the army arrested E.A.W. (Syrian nationality) in the Ain al-Jama area of the Hermel outskirts for stealing a silver "Kia" vehicle belonging to a member of the internal security forces, which contained his handgun. After being pursued by patrol members, a confrontation occurred during which he opened fire, but they managed to apprehend him without any injuries, and he was taken in for investigation under judicial supervision.