Army Arrests IS Cell during Holiday Period

The army arrested an Islamic State cell consisted of four Syrians during the holiday period, the military announced on Wednesday.

“As a result of the intensive efforts that the Intelligence Directorate carried out in the various Lebanese regions during the holiday period to preserve citizens’ security, it managed to arrest a cell belonging to the terrorist IS cell,” the Army Command said in a statement.

It added that the cell, consisted of four Syrians, was operating between the Metn and North regions.

“They were communicating with the leaders of the aforementioned terrorist group,” the army said.

“After interrogation, they were referred to the relevant judicial authorities,” it added.