Conflict Incident Report

Two men arrested South for distributing counterfeit money

Date of incident:

November 19, 2016

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Internal Security Forces (ISF)

Lebanese Civilians

On 19 Nov 16, Security Forces arrested two (2) suspects involved in circulating counterfeit money in south of Lebanon. The two locals were arrested in the border town of Shebaa. The assailants used a gray VW Golf that had no license plate. The detainees' operations were active in the southern towns of Hasbaya and Marjayoun. They were referred to the Shebaa police station.

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

Source Link:

http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/220639-two-men-arrested-south-…

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 South for distributing counterfeit money