Mashnouq: Bourj Barajneh Attackers Held in 48 hrs, Political Agreement Only Way to Security
Interior Minister Nouhad al-Mashnouq stated on Sunday that the Internal Security Forces Information Branch was able to arrest within 48 hours the whole network that was responsible for the Bourj al-Barajneh blast.
“The Information Branch recorded an exceptional achievement and was able to arrest within 48 hours the entire network that stood behind the Bourj al-Barajneh bombings. The Security Forces are doing well in light of the political disputes,” said Mashnouq in a press conference.
“Investigations have shown that the attack was planned to take place in the al-Rasoul al-Aazam hospital with five suicide attackers, but the assailants changed the plans because of the security measures,” he added, assuring that the security forces will not cease to pursuit terrorism and the terrorists.
“The network included 7 people in addition to the suicide attackers. It is clear that there is a major decision to carry out bombings in Lebanon,” lamented the Minister.
“The Lebanese have proven that there is no environment that nurtures terrorism in Lebanon.”
Mashnouq addressed the political figures saying: “We should take good care of Lebanon and find solutions (for political disputes). Lebanon is not on the international map, only Yemen and Syria are.
“We must realize this fact and work on that basis to preserve the Lebanese form the criminal takfiris. Political stability is the only means to achieve security in the country. I hope that this achievement paves way for a serious political dialogue,” he concluded.
Twin suicide bombings rocked the area of Bourj al-Barajneh south of Beirut on Thursday killing at least 46 people and wounding more than 200.
The Information Branch was able to arrest five Syrians and a Palestinian over suspected involvement in the attack, reports said.
Investigators have also identified the network behind the schemed operation.
Source: Naharnet
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