Lebanese Army intercepts 7 contraband vehicles and arrests 12 people

The Lebanese army indicates that it has seized 7 vehicles loaded with an unknown quantity of fuel, gas cylinders and even 10 tons of flour and an unspecified number of head of cattle.

7 Lebanese nationals, 4 Syrian nationals and one Palestinian were arrested in connection with the same operation. The latter were referred to the competent judicial authorities.

This information comes as the security forces and the Lebanese army try to put an end to the various trafficking that takes place along the border with Syria and while Lebanon may soon end the purchase subsidy program. basic necessities, for lack of funds available from the Banque du Liban to finance them.