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Wanted Drug Lord Arrested in the North

Police said they have arrested one of the biggest drug dealers in north Lebanon, the Internal Security Forces said in a statement on Wednesday.

“Several theft and drug trafficking operations were reported lately in the city of Tripoli and its suburbs,” said the statement.

“After intensive investigations and an accurate security operation, police in north Lebanon were able to arrest one of the most dangerous fugitives and drug lords in the north after he and his accomplices opened gunfire at a police patrol who responded likewise,” added the statement.

He was identified as Palestinian national Kh.W., 56.

Police confiscated a pistol and a quantity of narcotics in the suspects possession.

The suspect is wanted for justice on 127 arrest warrants of crime, theft and narcotics.

Investigations are underway with the related authorities.

Source: Naharnet


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