Al-Akhbar: Western intelligence agency did warn Lebanese counterparts of possible impending chemical attack on ventilation system of Rafik Hariri International Airport.

Authorities are searching for suspected perpetrator of Pakistani origin, whose sketch has also been handed to Lebanese authorities.

Maintenance companies urged to be on the watch. (Al-Akhbar/An-Nahar)

ESTIMATION: Security warnings of such nature do always have to be taken seriously.

Amid tension in the country and numerous attempts of neighbouring Syria and others to meddle in Lebanese affairs, this could also be a well timed and planted hoax to annihilate the summer season in Lebanon, frightening tourists to stay away.

Citizens of major Gulf countries, who enjoy summer in Lebanon and throw their money around, have already been cancelling hotel bookings on a remarkable scale over the weekend.

The alleged plot at Rafik Hariri International Airport thus could serve as a fire accelerant to kill the season, damage the economy and fertilize the discord among Lebanese amid an already heated atmosphere. (Beirut-Reporter)