The Lebanese army arrested on Wednesday a leader in al-Qaeda-affiliated group, the terrorist Naim Abbas, the army announced.

The intelligence directorate in the Lebanese army arrested on Wednesday a leader in al-Qaeda-affiliated group, the terrorist Naim Abbas, the army announced.

The National News Agency (NNA) reported the event, saying that Abbas has ties with the so-called “Islamic State in Iraq and Levant” (ISIL).

The terrorist is a leader in Abdullah Azzam brigades which is responsible for the blasts which rocked Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh) and Hermel.

Al-Manar correspondent reported that Abbas is one of the most dangerous wanted terrorists in Lebanon.

She noted that he left Ain al-Hilweh camp few days earlier, adding that he was arrested in Tariq Jdideh in Beirut.

Abbas is one of the prominent figures who transferred suicide bombers and car bombs used in the terrorist blasts.

Shortly after Abbas’ arrest, the intelligence directorate seized a booby-trapped car in Tariq Jdideh area in Beirut.

Al-Manar correspondent said that the car was heading to the Dahiyeh, according to confessions made by the arrested terrorist Naim Abbas.

She added that the car was 4x4 vehicle, Toyota Rav 4, adding that it was rigged with a large amount of explosive materials.