Army Arrests Palestinian in Sabra on Terrorism Charges
The Lebanese army arrested a Palestinian national in the refugee camp of Sabra following a dispute that developed into an exchange of fire.
“Late on Friday, clashes that erupted between Palestinian nationals in Sabra region aggravated and developed into torching some houses and an exchange of fire,” the army said in a communique on Saturday.
“The Lebanese army, which is usually deployed in the area, interfered and resumed the situation to normal.
“Army troops raided some houses and arrested Ahmed Hassan Merhi who is wanted on charges of carrying out terrorist acts,” the statement added.
Merhi was handed to the relevant authorities and the army is on the hunt after the parties that were involved in the incident.
Source: Naharnet
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