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Lebanese Army
5 days ago
- Lebanese Army
Raids and Arrests of Individuals for Various Crimes, Including Arms Trafficking and Gunfire
Monday, 04 August 2025 The LAF Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: A unit of the LAF, supported by a patrol from the Directorate of Intelligence, raided the residence of citizen (A.T.) in the town of Shmestar - Baalbek and arrested him for firing at a person and injuring him. Weapons and military ammunition were seized from him. Additionally, units of the LAF, each supported by a patrol from the Directorate of Intelligence, raided the residences of wanted individuals in the areas of Jabal Al Baddawi, Nabi Yoush'a - Miniyeh, Mechmech - Jbeil, Brital, and Arsal - Tofiqiyeh - Baalbek, and Arqah and Al Owaynat - Akkar, arresting 8 citizens for committing several crimes, including arms trafficking and shooting. A quantity of weapons and military ammunition, as well as military equipment, were seized in their possession. Raids of Syrian refugee camps were also conducted in the area of Qab Elias - Zahle, resulting in the arrest of 19 Syrians for illegally roaming within Lebanese territory. The seized items were handed over, and investigations with the arrestees were initiated under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
LBCI
14-07-2025
- LBCI
Lebanese Army dismantles major Captagon factory in Yammouneh, Baalbek
The Lebanese Army announced that it had dismantled on Sunday one of the largest drug manufacturing facilities uncovered to date in the town of Yammouneh, Baalbek. According to an army statement, a patrol from the Directorate of Intelligence, backed by a military unit, raided the Captagon production site based on intelligence gathered by the directorate. Forces dismantled about 10 tons of machinery used in the operation. Part of the equipment was destroyed on-site, while large quantities of Captagon pills and other narcotics were seized. A bulldozer was brought in to seal a 300-meter tunnel connected to the facility, which had been used for access, escape, and storage. The seized materials are now in custody, and an investigation is underway under judicial supervision. Efforts to arrest those responsible are ongoing.
Lebanese Army
14-07-2025
- Lebanese Army
Arrests Made for Various Crimes, Including Kidnapping and Gunfire
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 The Lebanese Armed Forces Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: A LAF unit, supported by a patrol from the Directorate of Intelligence, raided the residences of wanted individuals in Riyak and Bar Elias – Zahle, and arrested citizens (N.B.), (M.L.), and (AA.L.) as they were wanted for shooting. Weapons and military ammunition were seized in their possession. Additionally, another unit arrested 21 Syrians at the Madfoun checkpoint – Batroun for entering Lebanese territory illegally. A patrol from the Directorate of Intelligence also arrested the Syrian (Kh.M.) in the area of Sahraa Choueifat – Aley, as he was wanted for various crimes including participation in a kidnapping, theft, drug use and trafficking, gunfire, and illegal possession of firearms, as well as wandering in Lebanese territory without legal documents. A quantity of drugs and a military pistol were seized from him. The seized items were handed over, and an investigation with the arrestees was initiated under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
Lebanese Army
30-06-2025
- Lebanese Army
Raids and Arrests Following Armed Clash
Sunday, 29 June 2025 The LAF Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: Following an armed clash on 25/6/2025 in the Sabra and Shatila camp between drug trafficking gangs, which resulted in deaths and injuries, and after surveillance and monitoring operations, a patrol from the Directorate of Intelligence carried out raids in the town of Zebdin – Nabatieh and arrested the Lebanese citizens ( ( (A.K.), and the Palestinian ( During the raid, the first suspect—one of the most wanted drug traffickers —opened fire on the patrol members, who returned fire without causing any injuries. A large quantity of drugs, weapons, and military ammunition was seized. The seized items were handed over, and an investigation was initiated with the arrestees under the supervision of the competent judicial authority.
Lebanese Army
30-06-2025
- Lebanese Army
Arrest of Two Individuals for Committing Various Crimes and Seizure of Drugs and Forged Documents
Saturday, 28 June 2025 The LAF Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: On 27/6/2025, a patrol from the Directorate of Intelligence arrested the citizen (M.D.) in the Hay Al Sellom area –Dahye Janoubiye (southern suburbs), for charges of shooting, drug use, and trafficking. A quantity of drugs was found in his possession. Another patrol arrested the Syrian national ( in the Cola area – Beirut, for his involvement in forgery. Several forged documents and a sum of money were found in his possession. The seized items were handed over, and an investigation was initiated with the arrestees under the supervision of the competent judicial authority.
