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Conflict Incident Report

Arrest of a theft and drug dealing gang in Al Qaa-Bekaa

Date of incident: 
January 25, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
State Security
Syrian Civilians/Refugees

On 25 Jan 17, in Mashariea Al Qaa-Bekaa, State Security Forces arrest a gang formed of three (3) Syrian nationals that is accused of thefts and drug dealing. The arrested persons confessed committing the crimes.

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.