The Army’s Directorate of Orientation, backed by an Army unit, intercepted on Monday a smuggling attempt at an illegal crossing in Masharih al-Qaa and another one in Kfar Zabad – Zahle.
The police raided the illegal crossing based on prior intelligence about ongoing smuggling activities.
The operation led to the arrest of five Lebanese citizens and one Syrian national, along with the confiscation of vehicles loaded with fuel and foodstuffs intended for smuggling.
Meanwhile, in Kfar Zabad – Zahleh, another Army patrol successfully thwarted a smuggling attempt from Syria into Lebanon, seizing a quantity of military pistols and illicit goods. Additionally, security forces raided the homes of wanted individuals, apprehending J.H., who is accused of facilitating smuggling operations and reopening illegal crossings previously shut down by the Army.
The seized items have been handed over to the relevant authorities, and investigations are ongoing under judicial supervision to track down the remaining suspects involved in these operations.
The Lebanese Army intercepted multiple smuggling attempts along the country's northern and eastern borders, arresting several individuals and seizing weapons, fuel and other contraband as part of its efforts to combat infiltration and smuggling.
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