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48 Syrians Detained at Checkpoints in Akkar, Batroun and El-Mina

The Lebanese Army announced the detention of 48 Syrians for illegal entry, alongside arrests for stabbing and drug trafficking in Tripoli and Damour.

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48 Syrians Detained at Checkpoints in Akkar, Batroun and El-Mina
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The following statement was issued by the Army Command - Guidance Directorate:

"A unit of the army detained two citizens, (H.S.) and (H.T.), in the Mina area – Tripoli, for stabbing citizen (M.S.) on 11/11/2026, causing him serious injuries, and for firing shots earlier.

Another unit also detained two Palestinians, (M.S.) and (J.Q.), in the town of Damour – Chouf, after surveillance and security follow-up, for promoting and consuming drugs. A military pistol and a quantity of drugs were seized from their possession.

Additionally, other units detained 48 Syrians at checkpoints: Chadra – Akkar, Al-Madfoun – Batroun, and Deir Ammar – El-Mina Al-Daniya, for moving within Lebanese territory without legal documents.

The seized items were handed over, and investigations with the detainees began under the supervision of the competent judiciary."

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