The Lebanese Army arrests wanted individuals for robbery, theft, drug trafficking, and smuggling in several areas, including Chiah and Ghobeiry, Hay Al Sellom, Akkar, Keserwan, Zahle, Baalbek, and Arsal

Friday, 09 October 2026

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

Army units carried out extensive security measures across various Lebanese regions, including raids and the establishment of temporary checkpoints to pursue individuals involved in security violations and combat drug trafficking. As a result, 12 Lebanese citizens and 3 Syrians were arrested, as follows:

- The homes of wanted individuals (AA.AA.) and (M.AA.) were raided, and both were arrested for carrying out robberies and opening fire in Chiah and Ghobeiry – Baabda. Military weapons and ammunition were seized in their possession.

- The homes of wanted individuals in Hay Al Sellom – Baabda, were raided, and Lebanese citizen (H.A.) and Syrian national (AA.AA.) were arrested. Two military pistols, a quantity of ammunition, and drugs were seized in their possession.

- Lebanese citizen (H.A.) was arrested for drug use and trafficking Bwar – Keserwan, and a quantity of drugs was seized in his possession.

- The home of Lebanese citizen (M.B.) was raided, and he was arrested for involvement in smuggling activities in Semqaniyeh – Akkar.

- Lebanese citizens (AA.M.), (KH.M.), (M.M.), (S.M.), and (Q.M.) were arrested in Makseh – Zahle for opening fire. A military weapon and a quantity of ammunition were seized in their possession.

- Lebanese citizen (AA.T.) was arrested at the Safri checkpoint – Baalbek, for his involvement in smuggling Syrians into Lebanese territory. Lebanese citizen (AA.S.) was also arrested at the Khodr checkpoint – Baalbek, for committing theft.

- Syrian nationals (AA.Q.) and (M.H.) were arrested at the Ain Al Shaab checkpoint – Arsal, for illegal presence on Lebanese Territory.

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