Lebanese Police Arrest Man Suspected of Human Trafficking

Published January 23rd, 2019 - 02:35 GMT
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The Internal Security Forces announced Wednesday the arrest of` a suspected people smuggler in Western Bekaa’s Suweiri.

The suspect, identified as Syrian national Aa.A., born in 2001, was arrested Tuesday in a Chevrolet while transporting eight other Syrians, including three children.

Those smuggled were arrested as well, for having entered Lebanese territory illegally, the statement said.

All of the suspects have been referred to the judiciary.


This article has been adapted from its original source.

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