Military Court Charges Major and Civilian in Drug Case
MTV's website has learned from informed sources that Government Commissioner to the Military Court Judge Claude Ghanem has filed charges against two individuals: a major in the Mount Lebanon Police and a civilian described as a close associate of the officer. The case involves drug use and trafficking, and centers on allegations that the officer abused his position to facilitate illegal activities.
According to details obtained by MTV, preliminary investigations found that the officer regularly accompanied his friend on trips between Beirut and the Bekaa Valley, in both directions. The available information suggests that this was no ordinary or innocent companionship. Rather, the officer’s presence in the vehicle, in his official capacity and with his security rank, allegedly provided cover for his partner, allowing the vehicle to pass through security checkpoints along the Beirut-Bekaa highway without being searched.
Sources explained that this arrangement enabled the civilian to transport quantities of drugs from the Bekaa to Beirut with little or no interference, taking advantage of the perceived immunity afforded by having a security officer alongside him. As these trips became more frequent, the route allegedly turned into a safe channel for transporting drugs while evading security checks and scrutiny.
Investigators found that the two suspects had distinct roles in the alleged criminal activity. The officer was reportedly using drugs with his friend, while the latter was responsible for promoting and selling them, benefiting from the protection the officer allegedly provided to secure, transport and distribute the drugs on the market.
Accordingly, the Government Commissioner to the Military Court filed charges against both men, charging the officer with drug use and his associate with drug trafficking and promotion. The case has been referred to the Military Investigative Judge for further questioning and investigation, ahead of the issuance of appropriate judicial warrants and the determination of all the circumstances surrounding the case, including whether others may have been involved in the network.
The move comes amid intensified efforts to crack down on drug-related cases, particularly those involving members of the security forces or officers entrusted with enforcing the law and protecting society. The case is now set to proceed through the military judicial system.
