Raids and arrests of individuals for the crime of shooting, along with the seizure of equipment and materials for the production of captagon
The LAF Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:
A LAF unit, supported by a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate, raided the residences of several wanted individuals for shooting in Bar Elias, Faour, Ablah, and Ksara–Zahle. Six people were arrested, and weapons and military ammunition were seized.
Additionally, a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate raided the residence of a citizen (AA.M.Z.), known as "Abu Salla," in Sharawneh – Baalbek. He is wanted for various crimes, including shooting and drug trafficking. Equipment and materials for the production of Captagon were seized. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the wanted individual.
The seized items were handed over, and an investigation with the arrestees has begun under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
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