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Syrian Troops Plant Mines by Lebanon Border: Local Official
TRIPOLI: Syrian troops were seen planting mines along a region bordering northern Lebanon early on Thursday in a bid to stem weapons smuggling, a local Lebanese official told AFP.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, he said the troops began planting the mines at dawn in an area facing two Lebanese villages -- Knaysseh and Al-Hnayder.
"Lebanese officials told us the Syrians undertook the measure to prevent weapons smuggling," he said.
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