Conflict Incident Report

Lebanon arrests suspect behind booby-trapped cars

Date of incident:

June 21, 2017

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Civilians

Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)

Islamic State (IS); Daech *

A Lebanese suspected of preparing explosive-rigged cars that have been used in several bombing across Lebanon was arrested, a statement issued by the Lebanese Army confirmed. Mohammad Badereddine al-Kranbi, who is from the northeastern border town of Arsal, had admitted to belonging to Daesh (ISIS), taking part in clashes against the Lebanese Army in Arsal leading to the deaths of soldiers and civilians alike, transporting suicide-bombers and preparing explosive-rigged vehicles, and dealing with drug and weapons. MTV channel said that the 28-year-old suspect was arrested two days ago as he was heading from the capital Beirut to Arsal. The army said that Kranbi said that the booby-trapped cars were used in suicide operations and bombings that were carried out in Lebanon.

Lebanon is fighting terrorism, with the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah striking militants belonging to al-Qaeda-linked Jabhat Fatah al-Sham, formerly known as the Nusra Front, and Daesh, along with the country’s northeastern border. Lebanon’s security agencies have increased efforts to identify sleeper cells, thwarting terror plots and arresting suspected militants

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

Source Link:

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2017/Jun-23/410684-…

Primary category:

Arrest/Detention

Secondary Category:

Illicit Trade/Trafficking/Smuggling

Classification of conflict (primary):

Border conflicts (Syrian border)

Violations, disputes and/or conflicts arising between rival armed groups along the Lebanese/Syrian borders which involve parties or militant groups from the Lebanese and Syrian side in both Lebanon and Syria. These conflicts also encompass transnational groups (such as faith-based regional groups, e.g. ISIS, al-Nusra Front) that cannot be considered as strictly Syrian, Lebanese or of any other national entity.

Classification of conflict(secondary):

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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Lebanon arrests suspect behind booby-trapped cars