A force from the Anti-Terrorism and Major Crimes Bureau in Beirut and Mount Lebanon, the Judicial Police Unit, carried out a professional operation in the area of Shawyifat Desert, School Street, which resulted in the arrest of a group of individuals while they were promoting and distributing drugs. They are:
- R. M. (born in 1974, Lebanese)
- M. M. (born in 1967, Lebanese)
- M. S. (born in 2000, Lebanese)
- B. M. (born in 1980, Lebanese)
- M. M. (born in 2006, Syrian, according to his statements)
- J. S. (born in 1998, Palestinian)
- N. K. (born in 1995, Palestinian)
During the arrest operation, a suspect identified as (H.) of Syrian nationality fired at the forces, which forced them to respond, resulting in his injury and subsequent death. J. S. was also injured and transported to the hospital for treatment.
During their search, bags containing large quantities of drugs were found, including 1,153 envelopes containing various types of narcotic substances, a large amount of cash, mobile phones, the gun used to shoot at the patrol members, three motorcycles, and a car used in drug distribution and promotion operations.
An investigation is underway under the supervision of the competent judiciary. The arrest of one of the most dangerous drug trafficking gangs in Shawyifat Desert occurred, and one of its members was killed as a result of the exchange of fire.
#InternalSecurityForces — Internal Security Forces (@LebISF) June 5, 2023