Arrests and Seizure of Weapons, Ammunition, and Drugs

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

The LAF Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:

As part of the security measures implemented by the military institution in various areas, a unit from the army, supported by a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate, conducted a raid in Zahriyeh - Tripoli. They arrested two citizens, (M.Z.) and (W.KH.), and seized weapons, military ammunition, and military equipment in their possession.

Additionally, another army unit, assisted by a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate, raided the residences of wanted individuals in Tabbaneh - Tripoli, Kherbet Dawood - Akkar, Minyeh – Minyeh - Dinniyeh, and Bebnine – Al Abdeh. They arrested six citizens who were wanted for shooting and seized weapons and military ammunition in their possession.

Furthermore, army units arrested six individuals as follows:

  • The Arrest of Citizen (B.Q.) and Syrian (Y.S.) in Rmeileh - Chouf for failing to comply with army patrols, with a quantity of drugs seized in their possession.
  • The arrest of Citizen (M.H.), Syrian (M.M.), and Palestinian (L.AA.) at the Safri checkpoint in Baalbek, as they were wanted for robbery.
  • The arrest of Citizen (M.J.) at Al Asi checkpoint in Hermel for transporting 30 boxes of tobacco prepared for smuggling.

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