The State Security on Monday apprehended Lebanese H.I. in Sodeco for leading a gang that smuggles Syrian into and via Lebanon, using falsified General Security seals. The arrest came after he traded fire with the State Security personnel in Beirut. Investigations are still underway to catch the rest of the gang. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/56844/One-arrested-for-smuggling-Syrians-into-and-via-Lebanon
Date of incident
February 15, 2016
Death toll
0 person(s)
Number of Injured
0 person(s)
Location
Bachoura
Primary category
Arrest/Detention
Secondary Category
Illicit Trade/Trafficking/Smuggling
Classification of conflict (primary)
Border conflicts (Syrian border)
Classification of conflict (secondary)
Power & governance conflicts
