Police Arrest Head of Most Dangerous Car Theft Gang
Security forces arrested Samir Sobhi Zoaiter, who heads the most dangerous car theft network in Lebanon, the state-run National News Agency reported Saturday.
NNA said that Zoaiter was arrested in the town of Yasouh al-Malak, north of Beirut during a police chase Saturday morning.
It said at least two gunmen in a Cherokee intercepted at 6:00 am Mark Khayyat and Zahi Mitri, who were in a four-wheel BMW, in the mountainous town of Uyoun al-Seeman and snatched their vehicle.
Zoaiter sped away in the BMW towards the coastal region while the other gunman drove away in the Cherokee.
Khayyat immediately informed police about the incident. When Zoaiter reached Yasouh al-Malak, he hit several cars parked on the side of the road while trying to escape from security forces.
The crash hindered his escape allowing police to arrest Zoaiter who is wanted by authorities on several charges.