The Lebanese army arrested on Friday four men, holding British passports, between Zahle’s industrial district and Terbol road in the central Bekaa.

The Lebanese army arrested on Friday four men, holding British passports, between Zahle's industrial district and Terbol road in the central Bekaa, the National New Agency reported.

The four men entered Lebanon illegally, the NNA said, describing them as extremists.

They were allegedly seeking to offer Syrian refugees aid and are residing in Kadri Hotel in Zahle.

The four are Mohammad Monhaf, Sayyed Nazir, Khalil Batel and Mohammad Norgat.

The four men were taken to the army barracks in Ablah for questioning.