by Naharnet Newsdesk 17 July 2013, 06:54
National Ayman Rayed, who hails from the Bekaa town of Arsal, was released on Wednesday by his kidnappers due to the efforts exerted by the Lebanese army.
The state-run National News Agency reported that the army has erected checkpoints on main and side roads forcing the abductors to free Rayed.
Rayed was released in Sahel Shaet in north Bekaa.
The parents of Rayed denied paying a ransom in exchange for his release, Voice of Lebanon radio (100.5) said.
Kidnappings for ransom have increased in recent months amid a fragile security situation in the country.
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