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ISF arrests man smuggling half kilo of cocaine
Date of incident:
December 24, 2018
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Internal Security Forces (ISF)
Lebanese Civilians
The Internal Security Forces arrested a suspect for smuggling over half a kilo of cocaine from Bekaa to south Lebanon and Antelias, a statement from the agency said Monday.
The suspect, identified as Lebanese national K.G., born in 1987, was found in possession of 509 grams of cocaine worth an estimated $16,000, divided among four plastic boxes.
K.G. allegedly admitted to smuggling the cocaine for a man identified as N.Z.
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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