A security inspection at the port of Tripoli led to the seizure of 50 crates containing dismantled military-grade weapons, initially declared as standard duty-exempt merchandise.
According to reports from MTV Lebanon, the shipment had been inspected and cleared by a customs officer identified as (A.Y.), who classified the contents as legal goods exempt from taxes. However, as the container exited the main gate of the port, a security agency inspection uncovered the prohibited military equipment hidden inside.
Authorities promptly confiscated the shipment and arrested both the customs broker and the customs inspector responsible for clearing it.
Further investigations led to the discovery of three additional containers filled with smuggled clothing and footwear, suggesting a broader operation of illegal trade through port routes.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the origin and intended destination of the seized cargo.
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