Lebanon News

Apr. 24, 2017 | 12:22 AM

Romanians arrested for selling fake gold in Sidon

The Daily Star

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Daily Star on April 24, 2017, on page 2.

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Summary

The Lebanese Army deployed units throughout the northeastern town of Hermel and surrounding areas in the early hours of Sunday, the state-run National News Agency reported.

ROMANIANS ARRESTED FOR SELLING FAKE GOLD IN SIDON

Two Romanians were arrested Saturday while attempting to scam locals into buying fake gold in Sidon, the NNA reported.

Both suspects were sent to the relevant authorities and investigations are ongoing.

A man from north Lebanon was found shot dead Sunday, the NNA reported.

Shortly after investigations were initiated, the "mastermind" behind the operation was identified as 50-year-old F.S. He was then arrested in the Zahle town of Ablah in east Lebanon.