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Conflict Incident Report

ISF detains palestinian national accused of selling drugs

Date of incident: 
January 13, 2016
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Palestinian Civilians/Refugees
ISF(internal security forces)

Police said that they arrested R.Y., a Palestinian national, in the northern town of Beddawi just next to Tripoli for the same charges. The statement said he was wanted on over 51 arrest warrants in absentia and seven other search warrants. He is currently being questioned by the judiciary.

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2016/Jan-14/331842-isf-det...

On 13 Jan 16, in Beddawi Camp - Tripoli, as a result of intensive investigations and surveys, the regional anti-drug office in the north managed to arrest one of the most wanted drug trafficker, a Palestinian national, titled "POPEYE". He is also wanted for several warrants. http://www.lebanondebate.com/news/233146

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.