The Lebanese Army announced on Tuesday the arrest of individuals in the Bekaa region as part of efforts to combat arms smuggling.
In a statement, the army said:
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"As part of the efforts to combat arms smuggling across the Lebanese–Syrian border, a patrol from the Directorate of Intelligence in the Bekaa region arrested the Syrian national (A.H.) for his involvement in arms trafficking and smuggling. A number of military weapons were found in his possession," according to the Lebanese National News Agency.
The statement added:
"Army units, each accompanied by an intelligence patrol, also raided the homes of other suspects in the towns of Kark – Zahle and Gaza – Western Bekaa, arresting the Lebanese citizen (A.A.), who was working for the detainee (A.H.)."
The seized weapons were handed over to the relevant authorities, and investigations have begun under the supervision of the competent judiciary.
