Marwan Charbel: Security measures heightened as of Wednesday

Minister of Interior Marwan Charbel announced that his ministry in collaboration with all related ministries will raise security measures all over the country for a time span of one month. This will manifest through increased patrols, ISF checkpoints, and the pursuit of outlaws.                            

These security measures are to include monitoring hotspots, starting from Beirut, and to include Beirut’s Southern Suburbs. The Minister also announced that protest camps in Tripoli's Nour center will also be removed.                            

Charbel added that a meeting will take place today with all related ISF and LAF officials to lay out coordination plans. The measures are set to start on Wednesday all over the country.                                

Minister Charbel reassured that these measures are partly taken to secure the country in light of the upcoming Ramadan festivities, adding that Lebanon should be in a state of “comfort” during times of religious ceremonies and touristic seasons.

In a related story Charbel recieved the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces General Jean Kahwaji later today at his ministry. The visit aimed at paying tribute to Kahwaji within the framework of mutual cooperation. Among the attendees was Chief of Staff of the Lebanese Army and members of the Military Council alongside leaders of the security services of the Ministry of Interior and senior officers.

Kahwaji was decorated with the Ministry's medal in recognition of his efforts. Charbel went on to laud the LAF's role in the security and stability of Lebanon.