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Breaking: Depositor Takes Dozens Hostage At Lebanese Bank
According to the National News Agency, a citizen in the Bekaa town of Jib Jenin has detained dozens of employees and customers at a bank in the area after being refused access to his money.
The citizen, who was identified as being from the town of Kefraya, came to the bank asking to withdraw $50,000 from his account, when his request was rejected, he brandished a weapon and a grenade, proceeding to pour gasoline on the floor and threatening detonation.
Security Forces are still trying to resolve the situation.
Update – 2:48 PM:
He just surrendered to security forces.
The citizen, who was identified as being from the town of Kefraya, came to the bank asking to withdraw $50,000 from his account, when his request was rejected, he brandished a weapon and a grenade, proceeding to pour gasoline on the floor and threatening detonation.
Security Forces are still trying to resolve the situation.
Update – 2:48 PM:
He just surrendered to security forces.
Another update: he was reportedly successful in getting the bank to give him his money.
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