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Photo: Army Destroys 14 Marijuana-Planted Tents

The Lebanese Army destroyed 14 tents planted with marijuana and seized drugs during raids in Baalbek, while detaining Syrian nationals for illegal presence.

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Photo: Army Destroys 14 Marijuana-Planted Tents
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The following statement was issued by the Army Command – Guidance Directorate:

"An army unit raided the homes of wanted individuals in the Dar al-Wasi'a area – Baalbek, seizing approximately 22 kg of hashish and around 22,000 Captagon pills. The unit also destroyed 14 tents planted with marijuana and arrested two Syrians, (M.H.) and (A.B.), for cooperating with one of the wanted individuals.

Additionally, other units in the areas of Al-Musharafa – Hermel, Al-Madfoun – Batroun, Shadra, Al-Dabbaya, and Wadi Khaled – Akkar detained 134 Syrians 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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