Report: Security Plan Underway to Control Bekaa Chaos
Classic security plans are “no longer feasible” after the situation in the eastern Bekaa region "deteriorated to unprecedented levels" where the Lebanese army prepares to implement a “strict security” plan, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Wednesday.
Senior military sources revealed to the daily “the army is in the process of preparing for a painful blow to lawless and security abusers. The plan will be beyond traditional,” they said.
“Preparations are in full swing, we just need some time because the area to be covered by the operation is broad and must be briefed from all sides,” added the source who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Security conditions occasionally deteriorate in the Bekaa district of Baalbek-Hermel where reports of crime, theft and gunfire are not uncommon. Residents of the area have long demanded a solution for the rampant chaos in their city.
Conditions deteriorated further in May and reports of shootouts, and revenge operations --a phenomenon that tribes cling to as one of the old customs-- were reported.
“The army will not stand idle and watch the security deteriorate in Bekaa. Its decisive move has become a matter of only a short time,” affirmed the source.
Source: Naharnet
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