29-03-2024 06:27 AM Jerusalem Timing

Lebanese General Security Arrests Terrorist Trying to Flee Lebanon

Lebanese General Security arrested a high-raking terrorist who has been wanted since 2001.

Lebanese General Security arrested a high-raking terrorist who has been wanted since 2001.

Lebanese General Security LogoThe security forces detained the Lebanese Ali Mohammad Hatem while attempting to leave the country to Venezuela via Turkey, the General Security Directorate said in a statement issued on Saturday, adding that he was using a forged passport in the name of his brother.

The communiqué said that many warrants have been issued against the detained that has been fugitive since 2001 and is wanted over many crimes such as belonging to Fath El-Islam terrorist organization, forming a terrorist network which aimed at carrying out terrorist acts at Italian and Ukrainian Embassies as well as Interior Security Forces points.

Investigations are opened with him under the supervision of the concerned Prosecutor General, the G.S. added in the statement.