Lebanon

Lebanese Army Arrests Two for Crimes including Shooting and Drug Trafficking

Lebanese Army Arrests Two for Crimes including Shooting and Drug Trafficking

The Lebanese Army has detained two individuals wanted for various crimes, including shooting at an Internal Security Forces patrol and forming a robbery and theft gang.

According to a statement from the Army Command - Directorate of Guidance: "An army unit raided the homes of wanted individuals in the Ras al-Ain area of Baalbek and arrested a citizen identified as (H.M.), wanted for shooting at an Internal Security Forces patrol, threatening an army soldier with a weapon, and insulting the military institution. Weapons and ammunition were seized in his possession."

The statement further noted: "Another unit detained citizen (A.H.) in the Lilaki-Southern Suburbs area for multiple offenses: forming an armed robbery and theft gang, drug trafficking, impersonating a security officer, opening fire, and causing disturbances."

The Army Command concluded the statement: "The confiscated items were handed over, and investigations with the detainees have commenced under the supervision of the competent judiciary."

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