Attempt to Smuggle Weapons and Ammunition Into Lebanon Foiled
The Lebanese Army Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:
“As part of efforts to monitor and secure the Lebanese-Syrian border, an army unit foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons and military ammunition from Syria into Lebanon in the border area of Akroum, Akkar.
Other army units arrested two wanted individuals, identified as (I. A.) in the Roueimeh area of Akkar and (M. R.) in the town of Arsal, Baalbek, on charges of smuggling.
Another unit raided the homes of wanted individuals in Wadi Khaled, Akkar, and arrested three Lebanese nationals, identified as (K. A.), (M. A.) and (A. A.), who are wanted for assaulting a military personnel, opening fire and extortion. Weapons, military ammunition and military equipment were seized in their possession.
The seized items were handed over to the relevant authorities, and investigations with the detainees have begun under the supervision of the competent judiciary.”
