State security members tasked with MP Merehbi’s protection withdrawn

MP Mouin Merehbi stressed on Monday that the State Security members tasked with his protection were withdrawn.                           

The MP told LBCI that he called the concerned authorities and informed them that he no longer needs the security members services.     

Earlier in the day, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces announced on Monday that on the 21st of April 2013, Security Forces implemented tight security measures in Tripoli and set two checkpoints to remove construction violations within the al-Baddawi region.          

The Directorate pointed out that MP Mouin Merhebi arrived at a checkpoint located on the Western route of the Al-Baddawi’s main road and called on the officer in charge to remove it since it is impeding the traffic.           

The officer explained to Merehbi the purpose of the security plan put into effect, urging him to contact his superiors for his request.                     

Consequently, Merehbi lashed out in anger at the security officer, opening fire in the air using an armed weapon. Merehbi also approached one of the security vehicles at the check-point, giving orders to a security member to move it from place; thus, resulting in clashes between them.           

No casualties were reported; however, investigations were launched under the supervision of judicial authorities to reveal the circumstances of the incident.