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Syrian national arrested in Saida for distributing drug-laced candy

Syrian national arrested in Saida for distributing drug-laced candy

A road sign pointing to downtown Saida, in southern Lebanon. (Credit: NNA)

Lebanon’s State Security said Saturday that a patrol from its Saida office arrested a Syrian national, identified as M. Ch., on Thursday for allegedly distributing candy and sweets laced with narcotic pills at a café in the city.

Authorities added that “legal measures have been taken against him.”

Security forces across Lebanon have been stepping up efforts to combat crime nationwide.

Lebanon’s State Security said Saturday that a patrol from its Saida office arrested a Syrian national, identified as M. Ch., on Thursday for allegedly distributing candy and sweets laced with narcotic pills at a café in the city.Authorities added that “legal measures have been taken against him.”Security forces across Lebanon have been stepping up efforts to combat crime nationwide.Un Syrien arrêté à Saïda, suspecté de distribuer des bonbons contenant des drogues...