Lebanese Authorities Uncover Alleged Hezbollah Security Network in Northern Lebanon
Lebanese authorities are investigating evidence of a secret Hezbollah security network in northern Lebanon following the arrest of five operatives. Recovered documents detail operational plans, task assignments, and weapon requests, suggesting organized intelligence gathering and potential operational preparations. Investigators are trying to determine if these are existing or newly planned cells, and if civilian resources were exploited. Hezbollah has demanded the release of the detainees, but Lebanese prosecutors are proceeding with the legal investigation.
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- Lebanese forces are investigating alleged Hezbollah security infrastructure in northern Lebanon.
- Five Hezbollah operatives were arrested, leading to the discovery of torn documents.
- Documents detail operational plans, task assignments, and requests for weapons.
- A logistical apartment was used, and phones were removed by unknown individuals after arrests.
- Hezbollah demands release of detainees, but Lebanese prosecution continues legal proceedings.
Lebanese security forces are investigating evidence suggesting Hezbollah is establishing a security infrastructure or activating existing cells in northern Lebanon. The probe was initiated following the arrest of five Hezbollah operatives in the mountainous region between the Batroun and Bsharri districts. Investigators found torn documents, operational plans, task assignments, and requests for weapons, indicating organized activity including patrols and intelligence gathering.
Investigators are working to determine if these are existing cells being reorganized or new groups Hezbollah planned to establish. Key findings include documents recovered from the suspects' vehicle, detailing operational plans for Tripoli and Al-Koura, along with coded group names like "Rashkida Group" and "Al-Koura Group." The documents also referenced weaponry, including the term "snipers," and requests for assistance, images, and equipment, suggesting operational preparations beyond mere intelligence gathering.
Further investigation revealed a residential apartment in the town of Behrain, Al-Koura district, suspected of serving logistical purposes. The five detainees allegedly left their mobile phones at this apartment before their arrest. However, individuals reportedly connected to the group retrieved the phones and additional documents from the apartment shortly after the arrests were publicized, before security forces arrived.
Lebanese Internal Security Forces' intelligence division is attempting to identify these individuals and determine if others were remotely monitoring the suspects' activities. The investigation is also examining potential links between the suspects and a local charity, "The Association for the Development of the Five Villages," to see if civilian facilities or connections were exploited.
Hezbollah has publicly acknowledged the five detainees as members and demanded their release. However, the Lebanese Public Prosecution has rejected this request, insisting on continuing legal proceedings. Hezbollah has drawn parallels between the detainees' situation and that of their members held by Israel, adding a political dimension to the criminal investigation. Authorities emphasize the investigation focuses on the individuals' personal responsibility based on evidence, not solely their affiliation with Hezbollah.
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