DHAKA: Lebanon remained on high alert Saturday, with security forces deploying en masse outside government buildings around the country in light of rumors about an attack against state facilities.

Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces personnel were on guard outside Beirut's Grand Serail, the Interior Ministry, General Security headquarters and the residence of Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain al-Tineh, a security source told TDS.

The source said authorities had information that government buildings were a target of potential attacks.

Security members are inspecting vehicles coming into buildings and have placed cement blocks outside several government offices, preventing traffic and passersby from approaching.

The measures also covered all government officials in Beirut and the northern city of Tripoli, the source said, adding that the deployments were precautionary measures.

BDST: 1743 HRS, JUNE 21, 2014