Army Arrests Top Gang Leader
A Lebanese army force attacked the headquarters of one of the largest gangs in the country in the region of Majdal Anjar on Wednesday, capturing its leader who was wanted on several charges.
Hussein al-Mawla, is an escaped convict known to head a powerful gang specializing in stealing vehicles.
An army statement said that Mawla fired his weapon at the approaching force. The exchange of fire resulted in his being injured and subsequent capture.
Weapons and ammunition were confiscated from Mawla following the clash, an army statement said.
The army continued to search the area for suspects.