Conflict Incident Report

One arrested for smuggling Syrians into and via Lebanon

Date of incident:

February 15, 2016

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

General Security

Syrian Civilians/Refugees

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-Syri...

Primary category:

Arrest/Detention

Secondary Category:

Illicit Trade/Trafficking/Smuggling

Classification of conflict (primary):

Border conflicts (Syrian border)

Violations, disputes and/or conflicts arising between rival armed groups along the Lebanese/Syrian borders which involve parties or militant groups from the Lebanese and Syrian side in both Lebanon and Syria. These conflicts also encompass transnational groups (such as faith-based regional groups, e.g. ISIS, al-Nusra Front) that cannot be considered as strictly Syrian, Lebanese or of any other national entity.

Classification of conflict(secondary):

Power & governance conflicts

Violent or non-violent conflicts associated with antagonisms related to internal political tensions between local and/or national groups and parties. These tensions may be encouraged by internal, regional and international parties. Such conflicts are characterized by their defiance and/or opposition to central State power and governance.

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Conflict Incident Report

One arrested for smuggling Syrians into and via Lebanon