Beirut, June 25 -- The Lebanese Army has arrested a senior Islamic State (IS) figure believed to be the group's current leader in Lebanon, marking a significant development in the country's efforts to tackle Islamic terrorism.
In a statement issued here on Tuesday, the army said the man, identified by the initials "R.F." and known by the alias "Qassoura", was captured following a series of intelligence-driven operations.
He was described as a prominent figure within the IS network operating in Lebanon.
A cache of weapons and ammunition was reportedly found in his possession, along with electronic equipment and materials suspected to be used in drone manufacturing, the army said.
According to the statement, Qassoura took over...