Conflict Incident Report

Two men arrested in Nabatieh for counterfeit money

Date of incident:

January 4, 2017

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Internal Security Forces (ISF)

Lebanese Civilians

On 04 Jan 17, Internal Security Forces (ISF) in south Lebanon arrested a two-member gang, both Lebanese, involved in counterfeiting and circulating foreign money notes. After a close observation, ISF were able to arrest the gang on the Nabatieh-Zefta road. They were arrested for trading with bogus foreign currency in 50 and 100 dollar notes in the area of Nabatieh. Both were referred to the related authorities for interrogation. The police added that efforts will carry on to arrest all involved in similar acts.

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

Source Link:

http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/223170-counterfeit-money-gang-…

Primary category:

Arrest/Detention

Secondary Category:

Illicit Trade/Trafficking/Smuggling

Classification of conflict (primary):

Individual acts of violence

Violent incidents which do not have a specific or a known political agenda but are caused by the general proliferation of weapons, of trained and untrained soldiers or militants, by the general inefficiency of the Justice system, and past-traditions and histories of violence within society.

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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Conflict Incident Report

Two men arrested in Nabatieh for counterfeit money