Lebanese Army Seizes Explosives as Smugglers Flee Across Syria Border
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On Monday, 12 October, the Lebanese army announced that it had seized about 200 kg of explosive material near the Lebanese-Syrian border, intended to be smuggled into Lebanon, a week after the confiscation of a truck loaded with several hundred kilos of explosives and the arrest of its two Hizbullah-related occupants.
Lebanese army seizes explosives as smugglers flee across Syria border
Lebanese authorities have arrested two individuals suspected of being Hezbollah members who were allegedly transporting a large quantity of explosives. The arrest took place at a checkpoint near the Lebanese-Syrian border.
Lebanon seizes Hezbollah explosives, fears of assassinations
By Danielle Greyman-KennardOctober 11, 2026Lebanese forces seized 500 kg. of explosives allegedly linked to Hezbollah, sparking fears of political assassinations and renewed calls to disarm the group.Lebanese forces seized hundreds of kilograms of explosives from a vehicle at a checkpoint in Dahr al-Baidar in the Bekaa Valley late last week, according to statements by Lebanese officials, which suggest the two people arrested in connection with t…
The interception of nearly a ton of C4 and TNT at the Dahr al-Bidar crossing joins a series of seizures on the Lebanon-Syria border. The quantity indicates preparations for prolonged and intense fighting, primarily against Israel. The post What is behind Hezbollah's attempts to smuggle huge quantities of military explosives into Lebanon? appeared first on the Jerusalem Center for Foreign and Security Affairs.
Sources of the Arab network revealed new details of the shipment of explosives seized on the Dahr al-Bayder barrier in Lebanon, confirming that it contained nails and metal balls, and that it was directed by the southern suburbs of Beirut, to be delivered to a so-called Al-Faqar. The sources explained that the members of Hizbullah arrested on the background of the case belonged to the Lilki and Amaz families and that they had admitted to receivi…
According to MTV, over the past few hours, the Lebanese Armed Forces have engaged smugglers from the Hirmil side and have been able to seize drugs and a large quantity of explosives, while smugglers have fled towards Syria. In the course of investigations, MTV indicated that the shipment of explosives originated from Baalbek towards Beirut, and that during the investigation, the detainees admitted that Hizbullah had asked them to deliver it to .…
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