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Iranian intel. forces nab saboteur targeting data network in major industrial park

Friday, 29 September 2023 10:16 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 29 September 2023 10:16 AM ]

Iranian intelligence forces have arrested an individual responsible for acts of sabotage against the data network of the electricity distribution grid in one of the major industrial parks in the country’s central province of Isfahan. (Illustrative photo)

Iranian intelligence forces have arrested an individual involved in numerous acts of sabotage against the data network of the electrical grid at one of the major industrial parks in the country’s central province of Isfahan.

Following multiple acts of sabotage due to the theft of cables in the data network and subsequent disruption of electricity distribution, the issue was placed high on the agenda of security and intelligence forces, the intelligence department of Isfahan's provincial police announced in a statement on Friday.

It added that the individual, whose identity was not immediately released, was detected and finally arrested in his hideout. He has openly confessed to his wrongdoing, according to the statement.

It also noted that the saboteur has been handed over to the country’s judicial authorities.

Earlier this month, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intelligence forces disbanded a team planning to carry out acts of sabotage and terrorist operations in the northern Iranian province of Gilan.

The public relations office of the Quds Force of Gilan said in a statement on September 14 that the 25 members of the band have been arrested.

The statement added that the sabotage design had in the cross hairs sensitive and strategic installations.

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