Results of Security Measures During April 2024

The Army Command - Directorate of Guidance issued the following statement: "As a result of the security measures taken by army units in various Lebanese regions during April 2024, 474 individuals of different nationalities were arrested for involvement in various crimes and offenses, including drug trafficking, theft, smuggling, possession of weapons and prohibited items, as well as wandering within Lebanese territory without legal residency. Additionally, individuals were apprehended for driving vehicles and motorcycles without legal documents. The confiscated items included 74 military weapons of various types, 52 hand grenades, quantities of light and medium ammunition, several vehicles and motorcycles, as well as a quantity of drugs, communication devices, surveillance cameras, and counterfeit currency. Furthermore, attempts to infiltrate by approximately 1,200 Syrians across the Lebanese-Syrian border illegally were thwarted. The arrestees, along with the confiscated items, were handed over to the relevant authorities for necessary action."