8 Syrians arrested in Lebanon over illegal entry

BEIRUT, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon's state security arrested eight Syrian nationals on Wednesday in Zgharta, north of the country, for their illegal entry, the National News Agency reported.

The arrested nationals were referred to Judicial Authorities for investigations and other legal procedures.

The Lebanese security forces have been trying to crack down on smuggling in areas close to the border with Syria.

Also, Lebanon's Higher Defense Council instructed the country's General Security to send away Syrian refugees who entered Lebanon in an illegal way to curb human trafficking.