Daesh member arrested in Lebanon

Alanbatnews - A Daesh member specialized in manufacturing explosive belts and planning attacks in Sidon’s Haret Saida was arrested by the Internal Security Forces (ISF), Lebanese authorities announced on Wednesday.

Arrested prior to carrying out any operations, the suspect confessed to entering Lebanon illegally with his brother and stayed in a Daesh-controlled area, which is how he became influenced by their ideologies, the ISF added in a statement.

During investigation, the man later became a Daesh affiliate and also admitted fighting for the group for two years, the ISF said, adding he has been referred to the judiciary.