A Lebanese Army (LAF) navy patrol successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 27 Syrians illegally across the sea, off the coast of Arida (northern Lebanon), the Army’s Directorate of Orientation announced on Monday.
The statement also detailed a series of coordinated raids carried out by army units, supported by the Intelligence Directorate, targeting the homes of wanted individuals. During these operations, six suspects were arrested.
In Baalbeck, the army detained A.A.H., K.H., and A.K.H. in the towns of Adous and Majdaloun, where they were found in possession of weapons and ammunition. Meanwhile, in Khaldeh, Mount Lebanon, M.Gh., A.Gh., and Y.Gh. were arrested after opening fire; they too were found carrying weapons and ammunition.
Separately, at the Wadi al-Turkman checkpoint in Hermel, LAF personnel arrested Lebanese citizen M.S. and Syrian national Y.S. During the operation, a firearm, a quantity of ammunition, and a stash of narcotics were seized.
The army confirmed that all confiscated items were handed over to the relevant authorities, and investigations have begun under the supervision of the competent judiciary.
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