Six Arrested in Army Raids Across Baalbek... Here's What Was Seized
The Lebanese Army Command – Directorate of Guidance issued the following statement:
As part of ongoing security efforts to combat drug-related crimes and pursue individuals wanted for security offenses, an Army unit raided the homes of wanted suspects in the towns of Iaat, Deir al-Ahmar and Tall al-Abyad in Baalbek.
The raids resulted in the arrest of four Lebanese nationals, identified by their initials as (K.Z.), (A.Z.), (H.Z.) and (A.Z.), and two Syrian nationals, (A.D.) and (M.J.), on charges of drug trafficking, opening fire and illegal possession of weapons.
A large quantity of weapons, military ammunition, rocket shells and military equipment was seized from inside vehicles. Equipment and raw materials used in drug manufacturing were also confiscated.
The seized items were handed over to the relevant authorities, and investigations with the detainees have begun under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
