Army Carries Out Security Measures in Several Areas of the Bekaa, North Lebanon and Mount Lebanon, Arrests 3 Citizens and 25 Syrians, and Seizes Weapons and Military Ammunition

The Lebanese Army Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:

Army units carried out security measures in several Lebanese areas, including raids and the establishment of temporary checkpoints, to pursue individuals involved in security disturbances and combat human smuggling. As a result, three citizens and 25 Syrians were arrested, as follows:

• Raids were conducted following armed incidents in the areas of Laylaki – Baabda, Fnaydeq and Aakar al Atika – Akkar. One of the shooters, Citizen (AA.AA.), was arrested, and quantities of weapons and military ammunition were seized. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining individuals involved in the incidents.

• Arrest of Syrian national (J.M.) at Al Mahatta checkpoint – Ras Baalbek for being wanted in connection with rigging a vehicle in Ain al Hilweh camp on a previous date.

• Arrest of citizen (M.Q.) at Al Safri checkpoint – Baalbek for opening fire, and a quantity of cannabis was found in his possession.

• Arrest of 18 Syrians at Al Mahatta checkpoint – Ras Baalbek for moving within Lebanese territory without legal documentation, along with citizen (A.F.), who was transporting them.

• Arrest of 6 Syrians at Deir Ammar checkpoint – Minieh-Dinnieh for entering Lebanese territory illegally and moving around without legal documentation.

The seized items were handed over, and investigations with the detainees were initiated under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.