View of Dubai. (Credit: AFP)
A drug trafficking case between Beirut and Dubai has uncovered a suspected market for stolen luxury cars in Dubai, with vehicles later resold in Beirut. The discovery emerged during an ongoing investigation led by Judge Samaranda Nassar, deputy prosecutor general at the Court of Cassation.The case began in Dubai, where a man, reportedly a national of an Asian country, was arrested in possession of cocaine. During questioning, he allegedly identified a Lebanese man, J.H., as his supplier. Nassar, who began investigating the case last August at the request of the Lebanese Interpol office, ordered a search several days ago of an apartment in Adma, Kesrouan district, where J.H. was arrested.During questioning, J.H. reportedly said his role was limited to acting as an intermediary with nationals of various countries. Other Lebanese...
A drug trafficking case between Beirut and Dubai has uncovered a suspected market for stolen luxury cars in Dubai, with vehicles later resold in Beirut. The discovery emerged during an ongoing investigation led by Judge Samaranda Nassar, deputy prosecutor general at the Court of Cassation.The case began in Dubai, where a man, reportedly a national of an Asian country, was arrested in possession of cocaine. During questioning, he allegedly identified a Lebanese man, J.H., as his supplier. Nassar, who began investigating the case last August at the request of the Lebanese Interpol office, ordered a search several days ago of an apartment in Adma, Kesrouan district, where J.H. was arrested.During questioning, J.H. reportedly said his role was limited to acting as an intermediary with nationals of various countries. Other Lebanese...