Lebanon State Security Directorate indicated, in a statement on Thursday, that it had arrested in Hasbaya a subversive ring comprising four Syrians who had been observing strategic locations ahead of carrying out explosions in Lebanon.
During interrogation, the mastermind Kh.M. confessed to having formed pro-ISIL groups via social media and posted instructions about how to fabricate explosive belts and devices.
He also confessed to having planned for carrying out terrorist acts against a Lebanese party, Casino du Liban, and a number of nightclubs.
Source: NNA
