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Source: US reporters arrested over false documents in Syria (Extra)
Oct 9, 2008, 18:40 GMT
Beirut - Syrian authorities arrested two US citizens who tried to enter Syrian territory with 'informal' documents, a Lebanese security source said Thursday.
Taylor Luck, 23, and Holli Chmela, 27, were then taken for questioning on charges of identity theft, the source added.
According to the Lebanese sources, the two US citizens testimonies did not match, which aroused suspicion that they could be members of an espionage cell - possibly Israeli - hostile to Syria.
According to a well-informed Syrian source the Syrian authorities made 'necessary calls' to inform the 'concerned parties' of the US citizens' detention.
He added that the two may be handed over to the US embassy in Jordan on Friday.
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I just gotta say whatever their intention they are complete idiots. I've crossed those borders on many occasions. Its very simple; You MUST have a VISA. They are required for US citizens and must be applied for at the Syrian embassy in DC. This can be done by Fed Ex. I've done the 'taxi' thing from Beirut and its a smooth affair as long as the Israelis are not bombing the country. In 06 I took a taxi and it cost 20 bucks for 2 seats from Beirut. Once the bombing starting that fare went up to 2000$. Point being is that its easy as hell to move around the region with the correct documentation and a little (or lot of) cash. Syria is a friendly, safe fascinating tolerant and amazing country to visit as is Lebanon and vanilla-like Jordan. Anybody living in the area should know these ins and outs. Ask any backpacker.
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Off with their headsOct 9th, 2008 - 19:14:27
and then send them postage due back to their president.
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