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ISF arrests Syrian in Bekaa drug raid
Date of incident:
January 23, 2018
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Syrian Civilians/Refugees
Internal Security Forces (ISF)
The Internal Security Forces has arrested a 19-year-old during a drug raid in the Bekaa Valley, a statement from the ISF said.
ISF personnel reportedly carried out the raid after receiving information Sunday pointing to the presence of a large quantity of drugs in a room located in the Bekaa town of Jlala.
The ISF seized 3.8 grams of cocaine, in addition to salvia, hashish, and heroin – all reportedly packaged for distribution.
A hunting rifle was also discovered in the room. ISF investigations revealed that the property belonged to Lebanese national A.Z., 46.
The arrested teenager, identified as Syrian national Y.A., has been referred to the judiciary, and investigations are ongoing.
Primary category:
Raid
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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