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Conflict Incident Report

ISF arrests drug traffickers in Kesrouan

Date of incident: 
December 31, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Internal Security Forces (ISF)
Lebanese Civilians

The Internal Security Forces announced the arrest of two drug traffickers in possession of a large quantity of drugs in Kesrouan, the state-run National News Agency reported.

The suspects, identified as Lebanese S.A.R. and J.H., born in 1995 and 1993 respectively, were found to be in possession of 180 grams of cocaine, 41 grams of salvia and 10 grams of hashish placed in small envelopes designed for “promotion,” the ISF said. A Taurus model revolver was also seized.

This security incident was mapped according to the closest possible location.
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.