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Conflict Incident Report
ISF arrested two men on drug charges
Date of incident:
August 2, 2017
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Internal Security Forces (ISF)
The Internal Security Force’s Anti-Drug Bureau in south Lebanon raided a factory and warehouse in Tayr Debba, being used to manufacture narcotics, arresting two people - the owner and another suspect.
During the course of the operation, the authorities seized pills and equipment used in the narcotics’ manufacture and packaging.
Upon arresting the suspects, investigators seized 6 kilograms of marijuana in various forms, 3 kilograms of hashish, 30 grams of hash oil, two weighing instruments, ingredients for manufacturing hashish and three computers.
The force also seized a plastic tent used for growing marijuana as well 11 potted marijuana plants.
The two men were transferred to the relevant authorities.
Primary category:
Raid
Secondary Category:
Illicit Trade/Trafficking/Smuggling
Classification of conflict (primary):
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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