Lebanon arrests al-Qaida-linked member

Source: Xinhua| 2019-10-08 17:38:56|Editor: Yurou
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BEIRUT, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon's state security arrested on Tuesday a Syrian national in Tyre, south of Lebanon, for being a member of a terrorist group, the National News Agency reported.

The Syrian national admitted to fighting along with the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front and taking training sessions on preparing explosive belts.

The arrested Syrian, who entered Lebanon in an illegal way, was referred to judicial bodies for investigations and other legal procedures.

Lebanese security agencies have in the past few months arrested a number of suspects belonging to several terrorist groups.

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