The Lebanese army arrested 7 Lebanese citizens and 99 Syrians during security operations across the country, targeting armed gangs, shootings, smuggling, grave robberies and other criminal activities. Among those arrested was the leader of an armed gang operating in Lilaqi, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, who was accused of robbery, extortion, assault and fraud. Military units also seized weapons, ammunition and narcotics, while Syrian citizens were detained for illegal entry or lack of valid documentation. The investigations are conducted under judicial supervision.

The Lebanese army arrested 7 Lebanese citizens and 99 Syrians during security operations across the country, targeting armed gangs, shootings, smuggling, grave robberies and other criminal activities. Among those arrested was the leader of an armed gang operating in Lilaqi, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, who was accused of robbery, extortion, assault and fraud. Military units also seized weapons, ammunition and narcotics, while Syrian citizens were detained for illegal entry or lack of valid documentation. The investigations are conducted under judicial supervision.