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Scores of Syrians arrested in Lebanon on terror, illegal entry charges

Xinhua, July 25, 2015 Adjust font size:

The Lebanese army said on Saturday that it has arrested more than 50 Syrian nationals on terrorism charges and illegal entry into the country.

The military said in a statement that 44 Syrian nationals in the vicinity of capital Beirut, and a number of northern towns for failures to provide papers proving their legal status.

Meanwhile, two hooded Syrians opened fire at a military patrol in the region of Qaa on Friday night. They were wounded in the fire exchange and were later taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The armed forces said on Saturday that the two wounded gunmen were arrested on suspicions of belonging to a terrorist organization, adding that five other Syrians were also detained but for illegal entry into Lebanon. Enditem