Conflict Incident Report

General Security arrested a member of a spy cell in Burj al-Barajneh

Date of incident:

October 7, 2017

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Civilians

General Security

Lebanon's General Security Directorate uncovered a three-member spy cell suspected of having links to Israel and that was active between the areas of Burj al-Barajneh, a southern suburb of Beirut, and the Aley village of Deir Qoubel.

The Directorate dismantled a cell comprised of three individuals suspected of having links to the Israeli. The security operation, which began with the arrest of two suspects in Burj al-Barajneh and Hadath, was completed with the arrest of a third suspect in the town of Deir Qoubel.

According to information, one of the suspects identified as Abbas S. has confessed to have knowingly assisted the Mossad. Another suspect, a teacher, told interrogators that he was communicating with Israel for amusement..

Several computers and electronic devises were confiscated from the latter's house.

Al-Akhbar said the three suspects were Lebanese nationals, and that one hails from the Bekaa region and another from south Lebanon.

The cell “operator” is also Lebanese but he resides in occupied Palestine.

Source Link:

http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/236421-general-security-expose…

Primary category:

Arrest/Detention

Classification of conflict (primary):

Border conflicts (Israeli border)

Violations, disputes and/or conflicts instigated by Israeli intrusions on Lebanese national territories, airspace, and territorial waters. While there currently is no Israeli military occupation on Lebanese soil, these events are classified as violations of Lebanese sovereignty and are indicative of the continuous tensions between Lebanon and Israel.

Classification of conflict(secondary):

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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General Security arrested a member of a spy cell in Burj al-Barajneh

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