Police Arrest Syrian Aiding Terrorist Groups in Arsal

The General Security arrested a Syrian national on charges of modifying and armor plating vehicles in favor of terrorist groups in the outskirts of the northeastern border town of Arsal, the state-run National News Agency reported on Friday.

The suspect provided logistic help for the groups and had constant contacts with them when they carried out attacks against the Lebanese army in the town and assaulted, killed and kidnapped its members, NNA added.

The groups had plans to booby trap the cars for future attacks.

The man was interrogated and referred to the judiciary.

Police are on the hunt after the other involved members.