Drug Dealer Arrested in Dahiyeh after Exchange of Fire
Internal Security Forces arrested a man in Beirut's southern suburb, Dahiyeh, on charges of smuggling narcotics, an ISF statement said on Saturday.
The ISF obtained information stating that two people were smuggling narcotics in Tahwitat al-Ghadir in Beirut's southern suburb.
They kicked off investigations and intensified monitoring in the said area where the assailants were spotted on a motorcycle on August 12.
An exchange of fire erupted when one of the suspects opened gunfire from his pistol at police members when the latter ordered them to stop.
However, police managed to arrested one of the suspects, Lebanese M.M., while his accomplice, Q.Z., managed to flee to an unknown destination.
A gun and kitchen knife found in the possession of the detainee were confiscated in addition to amounts of drugs including hashish, salivia and narcotic pills that were packed in small plastic bag.
Related authorities kicked off investigations and the efforts continue to arrest the second man.
Source: Naharnet
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