The Army Carries Out Security Measures in Several Areas of the Bekaa, North and Mount Lebanon, Arresting 16 Citizens and 52 Syrians and Seizing Weapons and Military Ammunition

Thursday, 05 November 2026

The Lebanese Army Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:

Army units carried out security measures in several areas across Lebanon, including raids and the establishment of temporary checkpoints, to pursue individuals wanted for security-related offences and combat human smuggling. As a result, 15 citizens and 52 Syrians were arrested, as follows:

  • Citizen (H.AA.) was arrested in the Arsal Barrens area – Baalbek, for opening fire at an Army patrol on October 7, 2026.
  • The homes of wanted individuals were raided in Saadnayel, Bar Elias, Al Ferzol, Shihabiyeh Al Faour, Riyak – Zahle, and Sarin Al Fawqa – Baalbek. Ten citizens were arrested for various crimes, including opening fire and kidnapping. A quantity of weapons, military ammunition, and military equipment was seized in their possession.
  • Citizen (AA.Y.) was arrested at the Safri checkpoint – Baalbek, for opening fire.
  • Citizen (J.M.) was arrested at the Saadiyat checkpoint – Chouf, for possessing a military pistol.
  • Citizen (AA.M.M.) was arrested at Tall Al Abyad checkpoint – Baalbek, for possessing a military firearm.
  • Citizen (AA.T.) was arrested at Al Khoder checkpoint – Baalbek, for possessing a military pistol and a quantity of ammunition.
  • Fifty-two Syrians were arrested at the following checkpoints: Al Khoder – Baalbek, Deir Ammar – Minieh-Donnieh, and Chadra – Akkar, as well as in the areas of the Arsal Barrens – Baalbek and Al Owainat – Akkar, for having entered Lebanese territory illegally and moving around without legal documentation.

Additionally, an Army unit arrested citizen (M.A.) in Ain Borday – Baalbek. He is wanted under several arrest warrants, including one for opening fire at an individual, resulting in his death. A military pistol was seized in his possession.

The seized items were handed over to the relevant authorities, and investigations with the detainees were initiated under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.