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KUWAIT CITY, Nov 19: In a new preemptive move against DAESH cells in Kuwait, the local security agencies arrested a terrorist network consisting of six individuals including their leader, identified as Osama Mohammad Sayed Khayat. In a press statement, the Interior Ministry disclosed Khayat is a Lebanese residing in Kuwait and he was born here in 1975. He serves as terrorist communication coordinator and logistics support for DAESH.He administers a website which he uses in supporting DAESH. During interrogations, Khayat said he signed contracts to buy weapons and missiles (FN6) for DAESH and he is in constant communication with the group’s command in Syria.
He revealed that he made these deals in Ukraine from where he shipped the weapons to Turkey and then delivered to DAESH. He also prints stamps, designs rubber stamps bearing DAESH slogans, and transfers funds to accounts in Turkey and Syria. He mentioned the names of his partners in the organization as follows: Abdul Karim Mohammad Saleem — a Syrian born in 1962 — is a weapons dealer with the company in Ukraine who facilitated the purchase of mobile missiles and wireless communication devices; Hasim Mohammad Kheir Tartari — a Syrian born in 1984 who works in an undisclosed company; Waeel Mohammad Ahmad Baghdadi — an Egyptian born in 1974; Rakan Nasser Al- Ajmi — a Kuwaiti born in 1988 who supports those suspected of involvement in terrorism operations; and Abdul Nasser Mahmoud Al-Shawa — a Syrian born in 1987. All of them have been arrested. The ministry affirmed the confessions unveiled the existence of four other persons affiliated with DAESH and are currently outside Kuwait.
These persons include Hisham Mohammad Dahab — an Australian of Lebanese origin; Waleed Naseef — a Syrian banker in Orfa, Turkey which is close to the Syrian border; Rabiya Dahab — an Australian of Lebanese origin; and Mohammad Hikmat Tartari — a Syrian born in 1980 who serves as external finance and communications coordinator for the group.
The ministry confirmed all those arrested, together with the confiscated weapons, were referred to the concerned security department; while reaffirming its intention to confront terrorist or extremist attempts to threaten the security and peace of this country and its people. It then called on everyone to fully cooperate with the security agencies for the benefit of the public. The Interior Ministry has raised the security level around the oil facilities and vital installations following information that the Shuaiba Port was a target for attacks, reports Al-Anba daily.
Moreover, leave has been cancelled and those in vital positions are required to report for duty even on days off and public holidays. Security precautions have also been taken by increasing the number of security personnel in each shift.
A circular which has been issued says emphasis have been laid down on checking the identities and permits of all workers particularly those working for the contracting companies. The sources added the circular also stresses on thorough inspection of cars at the entry and exit points and increased number of CCTV cameras working around the clock to ensure highest level of security measures to protect the oil and vital installations.
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