Military riffles parts seized aboard a truck at the port of Tripoli, and wanted individuals arrested in Bebnine – Akkar.

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

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

On 07/11/2023, a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate, within the port of Tripoli, seized during an inspection of a truck coming from Turkey aboard one of the cargo ships loaded with goods and clothing parcels, parts belonging to M4 rifles inside one of the parcels. The citizen (A.D.), owner of the aforementioned truck was arrested.

In the Bebnine – Akkar, a patrol from the Directorate arrested the citizen (M.N.) for trafficking in firearms. Weapons, ammunition, and a quantity of drugs were seized inside his house and car.

The seized items were handed over and the arrestees were handed to the competent judicial authorities, and the investigation was initiated.