The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) issued a statement on Monday detailing a series of arrests and security measures conducted by its Intelligence Directorate in different regions of Lebanon.
In the Lailaki area, the LAF arrested a citizen (H.H.) implicated in numerous offenses, including kidnapping, theft, drug abuse, causing disturbances, shooting, motorcycle theft and the possession of a military-grade pistol.
ضمن إطار التدابير الأمنية التي تنفذها المؤسسة العسكرية في مختلف المناطق اللبنانية، أوقفت مديرية المخابرات مواطنَين وفقًا لما يلي:
— الجيش اللبناني (@LebarmyOfficial) April 21, 2025
• توقيف المواطن (ح.ح.) في منطقة الليلكي – الضاحية الجنوبية لارتكابه جرائم مختلفة منها: الخطف، السرقة، تعاطي المخدرات، افتعال إشكالات وإطلاق النار،… pic.twitter.com/nNUGftTwPA
Another arrest took place in the Saint Therese area of Hadath, where A.A. was detained for instigating a violent altercation in the Mashrefiyeh area on March 28, 2025. During the incident, the man opened fire, injuring one citizen.
Nabi Chit Raid
In a separate operation targeting fuel smuggling along the Lebanese-Syrian border, the Directorate of Intelligence raided several gas stations in the town of Nabi Chit in the Beqaa Valley.
During the raid, authorities arrested 4 Lebanese citizens and 10 Syrians who were caught filling gasoline into large cans.
A total of 1,148 gasoline cans were seized, with the fuel being prepared for illegal smuggling from Lebanon into Syria.
The seized items were handed over to the authorities, and investigations are ongoing under the supervision of the relevant judiciary.
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