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Suspected murderer and gun dealer arrested in Baabda
Date of incident:
January 29, 2018
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Palestinian Civilians/Refugees
State Security
State Security arrested a wanted murderer suspect with 12 previously issued arrest warrants, a statement from the government body said Monday.
The suspect - who is known in the Beirut area of Sabra as “Abu Sakhr” - is reportedly Palestinian national Mohammed. S.
In addition to murder charges, Abu Sakhr is also suspected of dealing and firing weapons in Sabra and Shatila Palestinian refugee camps.
The arrested suspect is also facing an assault offense against soldiers, according to the statement.
This security incident was mapped according to the closest possible location.
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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