Death of a dangerous wanted individual after he shot at a LAF patrol during a raid on his residence in Brital-Baalbek.

The LAF Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:
During a raid by a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate in Brital - Baalbek on the residence of a citizen (W.T.), shots were fired at the patrol members. The patrol members returned fire at the source of the shots, resulting in his injury. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.
The mentioned citizen is one of the dangerous wanted individuals for heading a gang involved in kidnapping, theft, armed robbery, forgery of documents and currency, and shooting and rocket shells at LAF members in the past, which resulted in injuries and damages, as well as drug and weapon trafficking.

Forgery equipment, large sums of money, forged documents, a quantity of drugs, military gear, and ammunition were seized from his residence. 
The seized items were handed over, and an investigation was initiated under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.