Lebanese Army Detains 15 Citizens and 52 Syrians During Security Measures in Multiple Areas

Units of the army implemented security measures in a number of Lebanese areas, including raid operations and the establishment of temporary checkpoints to pursue those disturbing public order and combat human smuggling. As a result, 15 citizens and 52 Syrians were detained as follows:

• The detention of citizen (H.A.) in the Arsal hinterland area – Baalbek for firing towards members of an army patrol on 7/10/2026.

• Raids on the homes of wanted individuals in the areas of: Saadnael, Bar Elias, Al-Farzol, Shihabiya Al-Fa'our, Riyaq – Zahle, and Sarain Al-Fawqa – Baalbek, resulting in the detention of 10 citizens for committing various crimes including shooting and kidnapping persons. A quantity of weapons and war munitions was seized from their possession, in addition to military equipment.

• The detention of citizen (A.Y.) at the Safri checkpoint – Baalbek for firing shots.

• The detention of citizen (J.M.) at the Saidaat checkpoint - Chouf for possessing a war pistol.

• The detention of citizen (A.M.M.) at the Tal Al-Abyad checkpoint – Baalbek for possessing a war weapon.

• The detention of citizen (A.T.) at the Khadr checkpoint - Baalbek for possessing a war pistol and a quantity of munitions.

• The detention of 52 Syrians at checkpoints: Khadr - Baalbek, Deir Ammar – Miniyeh-Danniyeh, Chadra - Akkar, and in the areas of: Arsal hinterland - Baalbek and Al-Owainat - Akkar, for entering Lebanese territory illegally and moving around without legal documents.

A unit of the army also detained citizen (M.A.) in the Ain Bourday area – Baalbek, who is wanted under several arrest warrants including firing towards a person which led to his death, and seized a war pistol from his possession.

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