The Lebanese Army announced the arrest of six people, including two Syrians, during raids carried out by one of its units in the Baalbek area.
According to a statement from the army command, the unit raided the homes of wanted men in the towns of Iaat, Deir al-Ahmar and Tell al-Abyad. The statement said the operation was part of security follow-up aimed at combating drug trafficking and pursuing those who disrupt security.
The army said the detainees include four Lebanese men identified by the initials of their names, (Kh.Z.), (A.Z.), (H.Z.) and (A.Z.), and two Syrians identified as (A.D.) and (M.J.).
According to the army statement, the detainees are accused of drug trafficking, opening fire and possessing weapons. These are accusations contained in the army statement, and the detainees remain suspects, not convicted persons. Questioning has begun under the supervision of the competent judicial authority.
On the seized items, the army said it confiscated a large quantity of weapons, military ammunition, rockets and military equipment, which were packed inside vehicles. The statement did not give specific numbers for the seized items.
The army also seized equipment and raw materials used in manufacturing drugs, according to the same statement. The army added that the seized items had been handed over.
What Is Not Yet Clear
The exact date and time of the raids have not yet been disclosed. The exact quantities of the seized weapons, ammunition, rockets and materials are also not known.
The full names of the detainees are not known, nor is it known whether they are linked to any particular group. No information is available on whether there were clashes or injuries during the operation, on the raided homes, or on the number of wanted men who were not arrested.
This report is based on a statement from the Lebanese Army command.