Individuals Arrested for Various Crimes, Including Weapons Trafficking and Shooting

Friday, 17 October 2025

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

As part of the security measures implemented by the military institution in various regions, army units arrested 15 individuals as follows:

Four citizens were arrested in Qob Elias, Zahle, for attacking an army patrol.

Two citizens (S. Sh.) and (H. R.) were arrested in Saraaine El Tahta, Baalbek, and Al Nasriyeh, Zahle, for opening fire. Firearms, ammunition, and military equipment were seized in their possession.

Three citizens were arrested at the Baqaa Saffrin checkpoint, al Minyeh - al Dinniyeh, for possessing firearms and ammunition.

Six Syrians were arrested at the Harbata checkpoint, al Hermel, for illegally entering Lebanese territory.

A patrol from the Intelligence Directorate arrested citizen (H.M.) in Jnah - Baabda for illegal firearms trade and shooting. A large quantity of firearms and ammunition was seized at his residence.

The seized items were handed over, and the investigation was initiated with the arrestees under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.