In Photos: What Did the Army Announce About the New Explosives Shipment?

The following statement was issued by the Army Command – Guidance Directorate:

"Army units continue to carry out missions to monitor and secure the Lebanese-Syrian border in order to prevent smuggling and illegal infiltration attempts. In this context, an army unit seized approximately 200 kg of explosive materials in the Al-Qasr area of Hermel, packed inside bags and prepared for smuggling from Syrian territory into Lebanese territory. The smugglers fled into Syrian territory.

The seized items were handed over to the competent authorities, and follow-up and coordination are underway to arrest those involved."