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BEIRUT, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon's state security arrested on Wednesday five Syrians for their illegal entry to the country, the National News Agency reported.
The Syrians, who were arrested in Hasbaya in southern Lebanon, were referred to the police station in Marjeyoun for further investigations and other legal procedures.
The Lebanese security forces have been trying to crack down on smuggling in areas close to the border with Syria.
Also, Lebanon's Higher Defense Council has instructed the country's General Security to send away Syrian refugees who entered Lebanon in an illegal way to curb human trafficking.
