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Conflict Incident Report
Lebanese Army Intelligence discovered a large quantity of weapons on board of a boat at the port of Tripoli
Date of incident:
October 5, 2016
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)
On 05 Oct 16, the Lebanese Army Intelligence found a load of weapons in a truck on board the steamer "Viamra" in the port of Tripoli, the ship was coming from Turkey. An investigation was initiated with the owner of the truck while the army continued searching thoroughly for the rest shipload, pointing out that the truck is on the boat.
Primary category:
Arms Storage/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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