Arrest of a gang of counterfeiters, including two at Roumieh prison
The investigation revealed the involvement of two other individuals in the distribution of counterfeit bills, Lebanese nationals A.D. and G.M., who were found to be inmates at Roumié prison.
All suspects have been handed over to the judiciary.
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