Arrest of One of the Most Dangerous Wanted Suspects for Opening Fire on an Army Patrol, Killing a Soldier, Along with Nine Others for Various Crimes; Drugs, Weapons, and Military Ammunition Seized

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

An Army unit raided the homes of wanted individuals in the town of Rayha- Baalbek, and arrested citizen (M.Z.), one of the most dangerous wanted suspects, for opening fire on an Army patrol on 3 June 2022, resulting in the death of a soldier. The unit also arrested citizen (AA.SH.) and Syrian nationals (J.M.), (AA.TH.), and (A.AA.), who, along with the wanted suspect (M.Z.), had committed several crimes, including drug trafficking and distribution, opening fire, and launching rocket-propelled projectiles. Two vehicles, one of which was armored, as well as weapons, military ammunition, narcotic substances, and Captagon pills were seized in their possession.

Other Army units carried out raids and security measures in Nabha - Baalbek; the Sabra area of Beirut; and the town of Ain Al Dhahab, Akkar. Five citizens were arrested for opening fire, and two machines, raw materials used in drug manufacturing, weapons, military ammunition, and military equipment were seized.

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