The Army arrested seven citizens and one Syrian for shooting, and 14 Syrians for illegally entering Lebanese territory

Monday, 18 May 2026

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

Army units carried out security measures in Al Qobbeh, Al Tall, Mina, and Bab Al Raml in Tripoli, resulting in the arrest of seven citizens and one Syrian for shooting. Weapons and military ammunition were also seized.

Another army unit arrested 14 Syrians in the outskirts of Younine – Baalbek for illegally entering Lebanese territory, along with citizen (H.H.), who was transporting them.

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