Army Detains 28 People During Security Raids in Several Lebanese Areas

The Army Command - Guidance Directorate issued the following statement:

Army units implemented security measures in several Lebanese areas, including raid operations and setting up temporary checkpoints to pursue those disturbing public order and combat human smuggling. As a result, 3 citizens and 25 Syrians were detained as follows:

Raids following armed incidents in the areas of Liqaa – Baabda, Fenideq, and Akkar Al-Atika – Akkar, resulting in the arrest of citizen (A.A.) among the shooters, and the seizure of quantities of weapons and war ammunition. Follow-up is underway to arrest other individuals involved in the incidents.

Arrest of Syrian (J.M.) at the Station checkpoint – Ras Baalbek, as he was wanted for the crime of planting an explosive device in a car in Ain al-Hilweh camp on a previous date.

Arrest of citizen (M.Q.) at the Safri checkpoint – Baalbek for firing shots, and the seizure of a quantity of hashish in his possession.

Arrest of 18 Syrians at the Station checkpoint – Ras Baalbek for moving within Lebanese territory without legal documents, and citizen (A.F.) who was transporting them.

Arrest of 6 Syrians at the Deir Ammar checkpoint – Miniyeh-Danniyeh, for entering Lebanese territory illegally and moving around without legal documents.

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