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Conflict Incident Report
ISF arrests 3 drug users in Metn
Date of incident:
February 7, 2018
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Internal Security Forces (ISF)
Lebanese Civilians
The Internal Security Forces Friday announced the arrest of three drug dealers and three users in Mazraat Yeshou in Metn.
The suspects, identified as Syrians H.M.Aa., H.A.Aa., both born in 1995, and Aa.Aa, born in 1999, were arrested on Feb. 4., ISF said they attempted to escape.
The statement said 16 baggies of drugs were found containing salvia, cocaine and hashish. ISF also seized three cellphones, a notebook and a sum of money.
The suspects reportedly admitted to dealing drugs, and identified people they had sold to.
ISF proceeded to arrest those identified by the dealers, including Lebanese citizens F.M., born in 1984; K.Gh., born in 1988 and S.M., born in 1991. They reportedly admitted to using drugs.
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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