Grenade event in Lebanon on Wed 31st December 2025

In the context of the ongoing pursuit of wanted individuals, those who disrupt security, and drug traffickers, army units, each supported by a patrol from the Directorate of Military Intelligence, conducted extensive security operations across various Lebanese regions. These operations included raids, foot and vehicle patrols, and temporary checkpoints, resulting in the arrest of 44 Lebanese citizens, 7 Syrians, and one Palestinian for various crimes, including firing weapons, trafficking in military weapons and drugs, and illegal residency. Additionally, a citizen identified as (B.H.) was arrested in the town of Arsal, Baalbek, and a warehouse belonging to him, used in arms trafficking operations, was raided.
In a related operation, the Directorate of Military Intelligence conducted raids on the homes of wanted individuals in the Mount Lebanon and Hermel regions, arresting 15 citizens for trafficking in military weapons.
As a result of these operations, a large quantity of weapons, ammunition, drugs, and military equipment was seized.
The seized items were handed over, and the detainees were interrogated under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.