Lebanese Army Arrests Suspect for Throwing Hand Grenades in Tripoli, Others for Opening Fire in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

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

An army unit arrested the wanted individual (W.AA.H.) in Al Qobbeh - Tripoli for throwing hand grenades in the city, as well as for theft, drug use, and drug trafficking. The suspect also attempted to evade arrest by pulling out a hand grenade and threatening army personnel with it. Two hand grenades and a quantity of drugs were seized in his possession.

Another army unit raided several homes of wanted individuals in Beirut’s southern suburbs and arrested two suspects: Jordanian national (AA.AA.) and citizen (F.M.), who were wanted for opening fire on previous occasions. A quantity of weapons and military ammunition was also seized.

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