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Conflict Incident Report
ISF arrests drug dealer in Zahle
Date of incident:
November 6, 2018
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Internal Security Forces (ISF)
Lebanese Civilians
The Internal Security Forces’ Anti-Drug Bureau arrested a drug dealer in Zahle following a patrol of the Bekaa on Nov. 6.
The suspect, identified as Lebanese national A.Q., was found to be in possession of 4 grams of cocaine and 16 grams of marijuana that were seized at his home along with two cell phones.
ISF officers discovered an additional 70 grams of cocaine and various types of arms and ammunition.
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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