Three of the Most Wanted Drug Traffickers Involved in Crimes Including the Murder of Soldiers Killed

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

On 6/8/2025, while the LAF was pursuing a vehicle carrying the wanted individuals (AA.M.Z.), known as “Abu Salleh,” (AA.AA.Z.), known as “Al Sultan,” and (F.Z.) in the Shrawneh area – Baalbek, an armed clash broke out between them and LAF forces. The confrontation resulted in the deaths of all three men, who were among the country’s most dangerous and prominent drug traffickers. They were also wanted for the killing of soldiers, in addition to crimes including kidnapping, shooting at LAF checkpoints and patrols, armed robbery, and theft.

Over the years, the wanted individuals had widely promoted drugs and their harmful effects in various Lebanese regions, drawing thousands — especially youth — into criminal activity. The LAF had previously conducted several raids to arrest them, during which soldiers were injured.

It should be noted that reports claiming the LAF targeted the residences or relatives of the wanted individuals, or that clashes occurred between them and residents are false.