Arrest of 7 Individuals in Macharie Al Qaa and Foiling of Smuggling Operation in Kfarzabad – Zahle

The Army Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:

As part of efforts to combat infiltration and smuggling activities across the northern and eastern borders, and following the availability of information regarding smuggling operations at an illegal crossing in Macharie Al Qaa, a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate, supported by an army unit, arrested 5 citizens and a Syrian. A number of vehicles loaded with fuel and food supplies intended for smuggling were seized.

Additionally, another patrol from the Directorate raided the residences of wanted individuals in Macharie Al Qaa and arrested the citizen (J.H.), who was wanted for smuggling and reopening illegal crossings that had been closed by the army.

Furthermore, a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate in Kfarzabad – Zahle managed to thwart a smuggling operation from Syrian territory to Lebanese territory, seizing a quantity of military handguns and smuggled goods.

The seized items were handed over, and an investigation was initiated with the detainees under the supervision of the competent judicial authority, with ongoing efforts to apprehend other involved parties.