Lebanese Army troops clash with Syrian gunmen on the borders

BEIRUT, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Army troops on Friday engaged in firefights with Syrian gunmen who attempted to sneak into Lebanon via an "illegitimate" border passageway, the military said in a statement.
The statement said the Lebanese troops after blocking the route in Maaraboun, the gunmen brought in a bulldozer and tried to reopen it, prompting the regulars to open fire into the air as warning. In retaliation, the gunmen opened fire at the troops wounding a soldier The army said the shooting recurred later today, and four of the troops were wounded with the gunmen's fire. (end) ayb.rk