Syrian Refugees Suspected of 'Ties to Terrorist Groups' Held in Zgharta

The army raided on Wednesday morning Syrian refugee encampments in the northern areas of Zgharta, Mizyara, Iaal and Kfarzina, state-run National News Agency reported.

Troops arrested 13 Syrians for entering Lebanon illegally and some of them are suspected of having "ties to terrorist organizations," NNA said.

The country has been on high alert since the unprecedented suicide bombings that hit the Christian border town of al-Qaa in late June.

Scores of people have been arrested in a major crackdown on Syrian refugee encampments and gatherings that followed the attacks.

Al-Qaa's blasts occurred after the arrest of several Islamic State-linked cells plotting bombings in the country and amid a flurry of media reports about possible attacks during the holy month of Ramadan.