Syrian security forces confiscate large weapons cache from former ISIS hideout (pics)

After searching areas recently liberated from ISIS in the eastern countryside of Homs province, the Syrian army has uncovered a large amount of weapons, ranging from machine guns to its ammunition, the army said, releasing photos of the spoils.

The weapons have been uncovered as several territories occupied by IS have been liberated in a simultaneous offensive launched by Syrian Army along with allies. The main goal of the operation is eradication of IS-held pocket from central Homs.

Similarly, The Syrian authorities also seized on the 3rd of this month quantities of ammunition and weapons, including mortars, anti-tank guns and tank shells inside one of the dens in the vicinity of Palmyra .