Army Arrests Two Suspects in Bhannine over Terrorist Links

An army unit detained on Sunday two suspects over links with terrorist organizations in dawn raids at the town of Bhannine in the Akkar district.

According to a communique issued by the army command, an army unit raided several areas in the village of Bhannine and detained two suspects identified as Hussein and Shawqi Ali Breis over links with terrorist organizations.

The statement added that another suspect, Fadi Ahmed al-Sajj, was arrested over his involvement in recent attacks against the army in the town.

The army said that the detainees were referred to the competent authorities to carry out the necessary measures.

Dozens of people were killed and injured in October when militants engaged in clashes with the military in the northern city of Tripoli, Bhannine and surrounding areas.

Militants inspired by al-Qaida-linked al-Nusra Front and the Islamic State group have killed and wounded several soldiers in a string of attacks in recent months.