In a communiqué issued on Saturday, the State Security General Directorate indicated that three Palestinians were arrested in the area of Qaaqiat al-Jisr in Nabatieh Province on charges of belonging to terrorist groups.

During investigations, one of the arrestees confessed to working with al-Nusra Front in monitoring Lebanese army checkpoints in Sidon and at the entrance to Ain el-Helweh refugee camp, in addition to being involved in assassination plots against Fateh Movement officials.

Another arrestee confessed to working with ISIL organization and taking part in clashes inside Ain el-Helweh camp.

Based on the Government Commissioner at the Military Court’s directions, the detainees were placed in custody of the Lebanese Army Intelligence Directorate, the communiqué concluded.

Source: NNA