Conflict Incident Report

ISF arrests alleged drug dealer

Date of incident:

January 5, 2018

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Internal Security Forces (ISF)

Lebanese Civilians

The Internal Security Forces have arrested an alleged drug dealer in the Jbeil town of Fidar, a statement from the ISF media office reported Sunday.

After an extensive investigation, the ISF on Jan. 5 arrested a Lebanese man identified as B.S., born in 1988, on suspicion of dealing drugs. The suspect attempted to escape in a black Mercedes car but collided with an iron gate. He then reportedly ran on foot until the ISF caught him.

B.S.’s car was also seized. Inside was found 78 g of cocaine, 48 g of freebase cocaine and 28 g of marijuana. The suspect also had a previous arrest warrant against him for drug abuse.

The ISF also stopped another Lebanese national, identified as B.F., born in 1985, suspected of buying drugs.

B.F. was found with 0.5 g of hashish, reportedly bought from B.S.

Source Link:

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2018/Jan-07/432739-…

Primary category:

Arrest/Detention

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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ISF arrests alleged drug dealer