On 04 Jan 17, Internal Security Forces (ISF) in south Lebanon arrested a two-member gang, both Lebanese, involved in counterfeiting and circulating foreign money notes. After a close observation, ISF were able to arrest the gang on the Nabatieh-Zefta road. They were arrested for trading with bogus foreign currency in 50 and 100 dollar notes in the area of Nabatieh. Both were referred to the related authorities for interrogation. The police added that efforts will carry on to arrest all involved in similar acts.
Date of incident
January 04, 2017
Death toll
0 person(s)
Number of Injured
0 person(s)
Location
Zefta
Primary category
Arrest/Detention
Secondary Category
Illicit Trade/Trafficking/Smuggling
Classification of conflict (primary)
Individual acts of violence
Classification of conflict (secondary)
Power & governance conflicts
