Raid Operation and Arrest of 23 Individuals in Various Areas as Part of Security Measures

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

As part of the security measures implemented by the military institution across various regions, army units—each supported by a patrol from the Directorate of Intelligence—arrested 23 individuals as follows:

• Raid on the residences of wanted individuals in Al Sharawaneh – Baalbek, leading to the arrest of citizens (H.Z.) and (N.Z.) for shooting, and the seizure of a quantity of weapons, military ammunition, and equipment. Syrians (AA.A.), (AA.H.), and (H.K.) were also arrested for roaming without legal documents, and a quantity of narcotics was found in the possession of the latter.

• Arrest of five Syrians in Furn El Chebbak – Baabda for provoking a disturbance, and the seizure of a military handgun.
• Arrest of twelve Syrians in the following areas: Qab Elias – Zahle, Hrabta and Ras Baalbek – Baalbek, for illegally entering Lebanese territory and roaming without legal documents. A military weapon was also seized.

A patrol from the Directorate of Intelligence also arrested citizen (M.AA) in Tayouneh-Beirut for committing multiple robbery operations. A stolen sum of money was found in his possession.

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