A gang comprised of three Lebanese nationals tied to a rash of car thefts was arrested by law enforcement police in the southern suburbs of Beirut, the Internal Security Forces said in a statement on Tuesday.
Police units carried out a raid in the southern suburb of Hay el-Sellom over the weekend where the suspects were meeting. The assailants opened fire at the police officers which compelled them to respond, added NNA.
The gang's leader was hit and taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police confiscated amounts of hashsih in their possession.
Investigations continue with the related authorities.
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