Counterfeit Money Gang Arrested in Nabatieh

Internal Security Forces in south Lebanon arrested a two-member gang, both Lebanese, involved in counterfeiting and circulating foreign money notes, the state-run National News Agency said on Wednesday.

After a close observation, ISF were able to arrest the gang on the Nabatieh-Zefta road, NNA added.

They were arrested for trading with bogus foreign currency in 50 and 100 dollar notes in the area of Nabatieh.

The detainees were identified as A.A. Ghannoum, 44, from Borj al-Barajneh and Z.R. Shreim, 34, from the southern town of Howla.

Both were referred to the related authorities for interrogation.

The police added that efforts will carry on to arrest all involved in similar acts.