In Nabatieh... State Security Begins Campaign to Remove Illegal Displaced Persons' Tents

State Security in Nabatieh started a campaign today, Thursday, to remove the tents of illegal Syrian displaced persons living there without permits from the municipalities. They removed two tents belonging to (M.S.) in the Ain Arab area. In a statement, it was reported that "this campaign to remove tents is aimed at combating the widespread chaos among the displaced, and due to suspicions of their affiliation with terrorist organizations.” State Security has confiscated large quantities of military weapons from tents belonging to Syrian displaced persons in various provinces to date. Municipalities must exercise the highest level of awareness when sheltering any displaced person and should monitor them and verify their legal and identification documents. The Lebanese people were urged to "report to State Security or any military and security agency any suspicions surrounding Syrians they know, in order to ensure their security and the safety of their children and families."