Lebanon Tries 13 Suspected Hezbollah Operatives in Explosives Smuggling Case
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
A Lebanese military court indicted 13 individuals linked to Hezbollah for smuggling 780 kg of explosives, including TNT and C-4. The charges include weapons possession and undermining state security. Hezbollah claimed ownership of the explosives, stating they were for use against Israel, and demanded the return of the cargo and release of detainees.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lebanese military court indicted 13 individuals linked to Hezbollah for smuggling explosives.
- The seizure involved 780 kg of explosives, including TNT and C-4 plastic explosives.
- Charges include weapons possession, undermining state security, and forming illegal associations.
- The incident began with the detention of a truck at the Dahr al-Baidar checkpoint.
- Hezbollah claimed ownership of the explosives, stating they were intended for use against Israel.
A Lebanese military court has indicted 13 individuals arrested in connection with Hezbollah, state media reported. The charges stem from the smuggling of 780 kilograms of explosives, including TNT and C-4 plastic explosives. The accused face charges of weapons possession, undermining state security, and forming illegal associations. The case originated from the detention of a truck at the Dahr al-Baidar checkpoint, located on the border between Beirut and the Bekaa Valley. Two men were arrested at the time of the truck's seizure, while the remaining 11 suspects are currently at large. Hezbollah has acknowledged ownership of the seized explosives, stating they were intended for use against Israel. The organization has demanded the return of the confiscated materials and the release of the detained individuals.
