The Lebanese Army closed more than 50 illegal crossings along the Lebanese-Syrian border Thursday, a security source said.
The Army placed barriers three meters high using bulldozers to stop people entering and leaving the country unlawfully.
"This decision was made to stop illegal crossings and stop smuggling of all kinds," the security source added.
Syrians fleeing war in their country have been known to use informal routes to cross into Lebanon. However, it has proven dangerous as 13 people died last month as they tried to enter Lebanon. Wanted Lebanese people have also used these unauthorized crossings to flee into Syria, and many have been arrested for stealing cars in Lebanon and smuggling them into Syria.
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