Lebanese Army Foils Arms Smuggling from Syria and Detains Wanted Individuals in Akkar and Arsal

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

As part of monitoring and securing the Lebanese-Syrian borders, a military unit in the border area of Akroum – Akkar foiled an operation to smuggle weapons and war munitions from Syrian territory into Lebanese territory.

Other units also arrested the wanted individual (A.A.) in the Rouima area – Akkar, and the wanted individual (M.R.) in the town of Arsal – Baalbek for engaging in smuggling activities.

Another unit raided the homes of wanted individuals in the Wadi Khaled area – Akkar and arrested citizens (K.A.), (M.A.), and (A.A.) who were wanted for crimes including: assaulting a military officer, firing shots, imposing protection money, and seized weapons, war munitions, and military equipment from their possession.

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