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| State Security Detains Four-Member Network Smuggling Weapons to Armed Groups in Syria |
| 2014-03-23 |
| [AnNahar] The General Directorate of State Security detained a four-member network specialized with trafficking and smuggling weapons to gangs in the neighboring country Syria, the state-run National News Agency reported on Saturday. The NNA said that the State Security Bureau in the southern Nabatiyeh province thwarted an attempt by the network to smuggle arms to gunnies in Syria. The network is comprised of four Lebanese men, identified by their initials: W. N., S. Q., S. D., S. A.. A large quantity of arms were seized in their possession. The NNA said that the four suspects were referred to the competent judicial authority. Smuggling weapons to Syria has increased in recent months. Several individuals have been placed in durance vile Keep yer hands where we can see 'em, if yez please! in Leb on suspicion of carrying out such operations. Leb and Syria share a 330-kilometer border, but have yet to agree on official demarcation. |
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