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Conflict Incident Report
General Security seizes terrorist cell, weapons
Date of incident:
October 14, 2016
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Lebanese Civilians
Syrian Civilians/Refugees
General Security
In the context of thorough detections and surveillance to control security and stability, the General Security managed to arrest a Lebanese and six Syrians for forming a terrorist cell serving terrorist organizations and groups, according to a statement issued by General Security Directorate.
The General Security also managed to seize a big quantity of weapons that the Lebanese arrestee used to hide in his house. Investigations with them are still on track under the supervision of competent judiciary.
This security incident was mapped according to the closest possible location.
Primary category:
Arrest/Detention
Secondary Category:
Arms Storage/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.