The Army Command announced that "on January 24, 2024, a patrol from the Directorate of Intelligence arrested three Syrians (M.Q.), (K.H.), and (H.H.) in the town of Damour - Mount Lebanon for drug trafficking and illegal entry into Lebanese territory. A quantity of drugs and military weapons were seized in their possession." The seized items were handed over, and investigations with the detainees were initiated under the supervision of the competent judiciary.