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Conflict Incident Report

Suspected drug dealer arrested in Ramlet el Bayda

Date of incident: 
August 21, 2018
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Internal Security Forces (ISF)
Lebanese Civilians

The Internal Security Forces arrested a drug dealer in Beirut’s Ramlet al-Baida, according to a statement by the ISF. The suspect, G. G., is a 41-year-old Lebanese national. Seven bags of cocaine, each containing 38 grams of the drug, were found among his possessions. The suspect was referred to the relevant authorities, and investigation is ongoing.

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.