Lebanese General Security seizes explosives, weapons, and ammunition in the north

Beirut, October 29 (KUNA) -- The Lebanese General Security Directorate announced on Thursday the seizure of explosives, military weapons, and ammunition during a series of raids carried out in the city of Tripoli in northern Lebanon. In a statement, the Directorate said that its personnel, under the supervision of the competent judiciary, conducted a series of preemptive security raids in Tripoli, resulting in the seizure of various explosives, including C-4 and detonators used in the manufacture of improvised explosive devices, as well as large quantities of military weapons, ammunition, and bombs inside the home of a Lebanese citizen in the Bab al-Tabbaneh area. The Directorate added that the raids also led to the seizure of a drone inside the home of another Lebanese citizen, who was arrested in the same area. It clarified that, in a related development, a third Lebanese citizen was arrested in the same area due to his connection with the other detainees, noting that all seized items were confiscated pursuant to directives from the competent judiciary. The Directorate emphasized that investigations are ongoing under judicial supervision to uncover the circumstances of the case, identify the remaining suspects, and arrest them, reiterating its commitment to continuing preemptive security operations to safeguard citizens’ safety and preserve stability. It is worth noting that Lebanese Army personnel and security forces have recently seized quantities of explosives in various parts of the country. (End) A.Y.B. / M.N.F.