Arrest of individuals at the border crossing of Masnaa – the Bekaa

Sunday, 12 November 2017

The Army Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:

On this date, at 15:30 army forces detected at the border crossing of Masnaa – the Bekaa 3 Syrian nationals while attempting to smuggle individuals from Lebanon into the Syrian territories. Army troops opened fire at these individuals who attempted to flee the scene while one of them was slightly injured. The perpetrators were all arrested and turned in to the relevant authorities in order to take the necessary measures.