Smugglers arrested with Syrian nationals in Western Bekaa

Smugglers arrested with Syrian nationals in Western Bekaa

Two human smugglers and 163 smuggled Syrian nationals were arrested Friday in Suweiri, Western Bekaa, according to a statement by the Internal Security Forces.

The smugglers, identified as F.Aa., age 19, and M.S., age 31, are both Syrian nationals. An empty gun magazine was found among the possessions of the former. The smuggled group consisted of 86 men, 40 women and 37 children; all were charged with illegal entry. The detainees were referred to the relevant authorities and an investigation is ongoing under the supervision of relevant judiciary
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Date: 
Friday, August 10, 2018
Acting bodies/ State apparatuses: 
Internal Security Forces
Method: 
Soft power (non-violent response)
Objective: 
Defensive
Types of response: 
Arrests
Justification of response: 
Illicit trade/trafficking

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Village Name: 
Souairi
Local Name: 
Al-Sawireh
Caza: