Army Destroys Approximately 180 Dunums of Cannabis in Jbab Al Homr-Hermel, and Conducts Raids in Brital- Baalbek, and Bani Sakhr- Akkar, Arresting Suspects
Monday, 26 October 2026
The Lebanese Army Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:
An Army unit destroyed approximately 180 dunums of cannabis crops in Jbab Al Homr -Hermel and seized a large quantity of cannabis estimated at around 60 tons.
Following surveillance and security monitoring, an Army unit also raided the home of the wanted individual (D. S.) in Brital - Baalbek and arrested him for forming an armed kidnapping and robbery gang and trafficking in drugs. A rocket-propelled projectile and a quantity of drugs were seized inside his home.
Additionally, other army units arrested 25 individuals, as follows:
• Raids were conducted on the homes of wanted individuals in the Bani Sakhr - Akkar, resulting in the arrest of citizens (F. H.), (A. H.), and (F. M. H.) for involvement in smuggling activities. Weapons, military ammunition, and military equipment were seized in their possession.
• Arrest of 22 Syrian nationals in Ras Baalbek- Arsal, and Al Sharawneh -Baalbek, as well as Macharih Al Qaa- Hermel, for entering Lebanese territory illegally and moving around without legal documentation.
The seized items were handed over to the competent authorities, and investigations with the detainees were initiated under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.














